Exploring facets of personality in a patient sample of hypersexual women compared with hypersexual men.
This study explored group differences among a treatment-seeking sample of hypersexual women (n = 31) and hypersexual men (n = 47) across facets of personality using the NEO-Personality Inventory-Revised and the Hyper sexual Behavior Inventory. A number of striking parallels emerged between the two groups, including similar levels of impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and difficulties coping with stress. Hypersexual women, compared to men, exhibited higher levels of distrust toward others, lower levels of self-confidence and ambition, and a greater preference for excitement and stimulation. These findings suggest that several common facets of personality precipitate or perpetuate hypersexual behavior in men and women, with some variations across genders. The implications of these findings for treatment interventions are discussed.
Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles 90024, USA, rreid@mednet.ucla.edu
Rory C
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Reid
Manpreet K
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Dhuffar
Iman
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Parhami
Timothy W
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Fong
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002140:California; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D010551:Personality; D010555:Personality Inventory; D012737:Sex Factors; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*