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To identify and understand the psychosocial factors influencing sexual satisfaction among newly married couples within the Iranian sociocultural context.

August 15, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

A qualitative exploration of the psychosocial factors of sexual satisfaction in Iranian newlyweds

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To identify and understand the psychosocial factors influencing sexual satisfaction among newly married couples within the Iranian sociocultural context.
Conducted a qualitative content analysis adhering to COREQ guidelines among 31 heterosexual newly married individuals sexually active for less than two years.
Gathered data via purposive sampling until saturation through 36 semi-structured interviews, comprising 31 individual interviews and 5 couple interviews.
Identified three primary psychosocial categories governing sexual satisfaction: premarital sexual norms, sexual schemas, and sexual agency and control.
Premarital norms encompassed cultural taboos surrounding sexual self-disclosure, expectations of sexual restraint, and strict obligations regarding female virginity.
Sexual schemas involved personal fantasies, competence, and attitudes, while sexual agency encompassed communication skills, sexual awareness, and utilizing sex for conflict resolution.

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Qualitative study uncovers premarital norms, sexual schemas, and agency as key determinants of sexual satisfaction in newlyweds, highlighting targets for culturally tailored marital counseling.

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Toghiyani et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8019db75c2e31742c86139 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0356277

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Qualitative study uncovers premarital norms, sexual schemas, and agency as key determinants of sexual satisfaction in newlyweds, highlighting targets for culturally tailored marital counseling.

A qualitative exploration of the psychosocial factors of sexual satisfaction in Iranian newlyweds

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A qualitative exploration of the psychosocial factors of sexual satisfaction in Iranian newlyweds

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