Publications by authors named "Eliane Dussault"
Article Synopsis
- - Sexual aversion disorder (SAD) is a long-term issue affecting sexual health and mental well-being, but there's ongoing debate about whether it should be considered a separate disorder or just a symptom of other sexual dysfunctions.
- - The study analyzed data from 1,363 Canadians to identify patterns of SAD symptoms and their links to various sexual functioning areas and personal factors, finding four symptom classes with distinct characteristics.
- - Findings indicate that SAD is a unique clinical syndrome, often associated with experiences like sexual assault, lower sexual satisfaction, and poorer psychological health, suggesting it may need to be recognized as a separate disorder in future classifications for better treatment solutions.
Background: Sexual aversion (SA) is a chronic difficulty impacting sexual, relational and psychological wellbeing. Yet, there is a dearth of studies exploring its prevalence and associated factors.
Aim: To estimate the prevalence of SA and examine its correlates among a community sample of Canadian adults.
The current mixed-method study aimed to 1) identify different childhood interpersonal trauma (CIT) and dispositional mindfulness (DM) profiles in an adult sample; 2) illustrate these profiles with qualitative data documenting childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and CIT survivors' perceptions of their own DM; and 3) examine profile differences on sexual and relational outcomes. Participants were 292 adults who completed an online questionnaire. A subsample of participants having reported a history of CSA ( = 51) also completed semi-structured interviews.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe disclosure of child sexual abuse (CSA) is a complex process that remains partially understood, despite its crucial role in survivors' recovery. Gender specific experiences of disclosure have been little investigated while this information is crucial to better tailor interventions for survivors. This qualitative study aims to 1) explore survivors' experiences in disclosing to close ones, and 2) contrast experiences of male and female survivors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMindful attention and awareness may promote sexual satisfaction. However, experiencing cumulative childhood interpersonal trauma (CCT; sexual abuse, neglect, etc.) is associated with distress, which might interfere with dispositional mindfulness and lead to lower sexual satisfaction.
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