The Relationship between Sleep Quality and Sexual Function in Married Women: The Mediating Role of Stress

Authors

    Shabnam Moghtaderi Esfahani * PhD Student in Psychology, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish, Iran [email protected]
    Nasim Nayeb Darban PhD Student, Department of Psychology, Bandar Abbas Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas, Iran
    Maryam Ghasemi Master's Degree, Department of Psychology, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
    Masoumeh Ejlal Noubarian Master's Degree in Psychology of Exceptional Children, Department of Psychology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
    Soroush Alimardani Senior Expert, Department of Psychology, Neka Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neka, Iran
https://doi.org/10.61838/

Keywords:

Stress, Sleep Quality, Sexual Function, Married Women

Abstract

Objective: this study aimed to examine the relationship between sleep quality and sexual function mediated by stress among married women.

Methods and Materials: The present study is applied and descriptive-correlational in nature. The statistical population consisted of married women in the city of Babol (age range: 25 to 45 years). Using purposive sampling, 318 participants were selected for the study. They were assessed using the Sleep Quality Questionnaire (1989), the Female Sexual Function Index (2000), and the Perceived Stress Scale (1983). Statistical analysis was conducted using simultaneous regression with SPSS version 23.

Findings: The results showed that sleep quality is a significant predictor of sexual function. Additionally, the role of sleep quality in predicting perceived stress was significant. The findings indicated that perceived stress is a significant predictor of sexual function, and the relationship between sleep quality and sexual function is mediated by perceived stress (P<0.001).

Conclusion: The results of this study can help in developing practical strategies to improve sleep quality and reduce stress in married women, ultimately leading to better sexual function and enhanced marital quality of life.

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Published

2024-10-01

Submitted

2024-07-22

Revised

2024-09-02

Accepted

2024-09-09

How to Cite

Moghtaderi Esfahani , S., Nayeb Darban, N. ., Ghasemi , M. ., Ejlal Noubarian , M. ., & Alimardani , S. . (2024). The Relationship between Sleep Quality and Sexual Function in Married Women: The Mediating Role of Stress. Psychology of Woman Journal, 5(4), 12-17. https://doi.org/10.61838/

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