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Weight Status As A Moderator Of Low Self-Esteem And Poor Sexual Functioning, Madison Hinkle
Weight Status As A Moderator Of Low Self-Esteem And Poor Sexual Functioning, Madison Hinkle
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Researchers have found that self-esteem and weight status can impact numerous aspects of an individual’s life, including reproductive health issues. However, there has been limited research specifically examining how self-esteem may affect female sexual functioning. The current study aims to examine whether self-esteem is a significant predictor of sexual functioning, and whether this relationship may change as a function of women’s weight status. Participants consisted of 730 women ranging from 18 to 49 years of age, who were recruited through an online questionnaire. Results indicate that higher levels of self-esteem predict better sexual functioning and weight status was found to …