title: Obsessive-compulsive disorder and romantic functioning.
abstract: The current study examined the romantic relationships of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Participants were 64 individuals recruited from a national conference who completed measures of OCD symptoms, depressive symptoms, intimacy, self-disclosure, relationship satisfaction, and relationship worry. Severity of obsessions was negatively correlated with intimacy, relationship satisfaction, and self-disclosure. In contrast, two compulsive behaviors (washing and neutralizing) were positively correlated with several relationship variables. Fears of contamination from sexual activity were positively correlated with the severity of OCD symptoms. The clinical implications of the findings from this study and suggestions for future research are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-2051, USA.
authors.forename: Richard D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Abbey
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Clopton
authors.forename: Joy D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Humphreys
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007989:Libido; D008149:Love; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012107:Research Design; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D012919:Social Behavior; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires