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March 1, 2026e-Prime – Nexus of Electrical Electronic and Intelligent EngineeringOpen Access

Greater mindfulness does not influence sexual satisfaction but is independently associated with lower relationship satisfaction

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SASelim ArpacıoğluZAZeynep Beyza ArpacıoğluGAGozde Avsar

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals mindfulness does not improve sexual satisfaction but lowers relationship satisfaction.

Key Points

  • This study aims to investigate the relationship between mindfulness, relationship satisfaction, and sexual satisfaction in individuals in regular relationships.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study involving 276 adults in relationships.
  • Utilized the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) for mindfulness assessment.
  • Employed Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI) for relationship satisfaction and New Sexual Satisfaction Scale (NSSS) for sexual satisfaction measurement.
  • Mindfulness was not associated with improved sexual satisfaction.
  • Higher mindfulness levels were linked to lower relationship satisfaction.
  • Factors like short relationship duration and being male contributed to higher sexual satisfaction.

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Arpacıoğlu et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d867ec16d51705d2f319https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2259821?scroll=top&needaccess=true
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