The Sacred, the Sinful, and the Shamed: The Association Between Compulsive Sexual Behavior, Moral Disapproval, and Sexual Shame Among Jewish Religious Adolescents.

Objectives: Compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) has recently been recognized as a possible disorder (CSBD) by the World Health Organization (ICD-11) and may affect a significant portion of adolescents. Yet the relationship between CSB, religious values, and sexual shame remains underexplored in this population. This study investigated how CSB, moral disapproval, and sexual shame intersect among Orthodox Jewish adolescents.

Sexuality in the Time of War: Profiles of Sexual Well-Being Over Time and Their Psychological, Relational, and Situational Correlates During an Ongoing Conflict.

War profoundly impacts psychological well-being and relationships, yet its effects on sexual well-being remain understudied. This study examined changes in sexual functioning problems, sexual distress, and frequency of sexual activity following the October 7, 2023 Israel - Hamas war, identifying distinct trajectories of sexual well-being over time, and their psychological and relational determinants. A sample of 921 Israeli adults (M_age = 44.

The Moderating Role of War-Time Stress on the Associations Between Sexual Distress and Sexual and Psychological Well-Being.

This study investigates the moderating role of war-time stress on the associations between sexual distress with sexual and psychological well-being. The study focuses on individuals affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict during 2023-2024, using a retrospective design to assess pre-war levels of sexual distress together with current levels of well-being. Participants' exposure to direct stressors, media-related stressors, and acute stress symptoms were evaluated alongside their sexual and psychological well-being.

Life impact following childhood Image-Based Sexual Abuse victimization among a sample of young adults.

Purpose: Image-Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA) is a pervasive issue affecting children and adolescents, with significant emotional and psychological consequences. This study examines how incident-level factors-including the victim's age, gender and sexual minority identity, type of IBSA, and duration of the IBSA-affect the perceived severity of psychological impact in young adulthood.

Methods: Data included 6204 participants aged 18-28; of them, 2833 reported experiencing IBSA, contributing a total of 4205 unique incidents, as some participants described multiple episodes.

Tailoring care, advancing justice: predictors of forensic and legal engagement in survivors of sexual violence.

Background: One of the primary challenges faced by survivors of sexual abuse and assault is the fragmented nature of care. This begins immediately after the assault and continues throughout their recovery journey. To address this, specialized sexual assault referral centers (SARC) were established in Israel, providing comprehensive medical, legal, and emotional support.

For Whom Is Sexual Abuse Related to Compulsive Sexual Behaviors? Timing of Abuse and Sociodemographic Characteristics as Potential Moderators Across 42 Countries.

Sexual abuse, which includes child (CSA), adolescent, and adult unwanted sexual experiences (AASA), is related to compulsive sexual behaviors (CSB). However, we know little about who reports a stronger association between sexual abuse and CSB. We examined whether the association between sexual abuse and CSB varied across age-related sexual abuse categories, participants' age, genders, sexual orientations, relationship status, and countries of residence across 42 countries.

Cumulative childhood trauma and life satisfaction in men: The role of complex posttraumatic stress and its dimensions.

Background: Cumulative childhood interpersonal trauma (CCIT) a represents an endemic phenomenon with lasting and harmful effects. However, male victimization remains overlooked and even taboo. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor in understanding the long-term impact of CCIT on well-being.

Between Struggle and Strength: A Rapid Review of Dual-Trauma Couples.

Although several studies have shown that one person's trauma is associated with romantic relationship difficulties for both partners in adulthood, most have overlooked the particularity of dual-trauma couples, in which both partners have experienced traumatic experiences. This rapid review investigated the dynamics and challenges within dual-trauma couples. A rapid review methodology was employed to consolidate and evaluate existing knowledge in this field.

Measuring Image-Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA): Psychometric Validation and Analysis of the IBSA Scale.

Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) is a growing global issue with significant psychological impacts, yet few validated tools assess childhood experiences. This study provides information on a newly developed IBSA Scale designed to capture the accumulating burden of multiple distinct dimensions of IBSA. The study included 6226 U.

Sexual Assertiveness Across Cultures, Genders, and Sexual Orientations: Validation of the Short Sexual Assertiveness Questionnaire (SAQ-9).

Sexual assertiveness (SA) is an important concept in understanding sexual well-being and decision-making. However, psychometric evaluation of existing measures of SA in diverse populations is largely lacking, hindering cross-cultural and comparative studies. This study validated the short version of the Sexual Assertiveness Questionnaire (SAQ-9) and examined its measurement invariance across several languages, countries, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship statuses among 65,448 sexually-active adults ( = 32.

Cross-Cultural Validation of the Binge Eating Disorder Screener-7 (BEDS-7) Across 42 Countries.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Binge Eating Disorder Screener-7 (BEDS-7) across 42 countries and 26 languages, assessing its reliability and validity as a screening tool for binge-eating disorder (BED) in diverse cultural contexts. Specifically, it sought to enhance early recognition of BED symptoms in primary care settings globally, contributing to a standardized framework for assessing BED.

Method: The International Sex Survey, a cross-sectional online study, was conducted in 42 countries and 26 languages.

A short screen for lifetime sexual victimization experiences: Expanding research on the Sexual Abuse History Questionnaire (SAHQ) across cultures, genders, and sexual identities.

The Sexual Abuse History Questionnaire (SAHQ), a widely used screening tool for childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and adolescent/adult sexual assault (AASA) experiences, has limited examination of its psychometric properties in diverse populations. Our study assessed the SAHQ's psychometric properties (i.e.

Exposure to child sexual abuse materials among law enforcement investigative personnel: Exploring trauma and resilience profiles.

Objective: This study aimed to identify distinct profiles of investigators based on their exposure to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and associated mental health symptomatology. Specifically, the study seeks to differentiate resilient profiles from those exhibiting psychopathologies. Additionally, this research explores resilience as a transdiagnostic and distal factor, examining individual- and agency-level coping and resiliency factors.

Cross-Cultural Validation of the Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI-2) in 42 Countries and 26 Languages.

Sexual desire is a complex construct with important implications for sexual functioning and well-being. In this research, we translated the Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI-2), a widely used scale for assessing sexual (desire), into 25 languages from English and used data from the International Sex Survey (ISS) to (a) investigate its psychometric properties (i.e.

Changes in Individual and Dyadic Sexual Behavior Frequencies During Wartime in Israel: How Much, Who, and Why?

Introduction: Understanding the impact of external stressors on human sexuality, especially during war, remains a complex and understudied area. The study's goals were to observe and understand shifts in sexual behavior during the 2023 Israel-Hamas War, with a focus on gender differences. The primary goal is to explore the anticipated decline in sexual activity during wartime, while remaining open to unexpected findings.

The drive for muscularity and disordered eating among heterosexual and sexual minority men in Israel.

In this study, we investigated the moderating effects of self-acceptance and perceived country-level acceptance of gender and sexual orientation on the relationship between the drive for muscularity and disordered eating, particularly among sexual minority and cisgender men. We hypothesized that high levels of acceptance, both individually and within the societal context, would mitigate the pressure to adhere to conventional masculine ideals, consequently lowering the likelihood of engaging in disordered eating behaviors. Seven hundred twenty-three Israeli men aged 18-68 participated in the study.

When sexual distress shares the bed: the role of sexual self-esteem in the relationship between dispositional mindfulness and sexual distress in sex therapy patients.

Background: Sexual distress (eg, feeling distressed, unhappy, frustrated, stressed, dissatisfied, or bothered about their sexuality) is a central concern reported by patients seeking sex therapy, and might be related to sexual self-esteem and mindfulness disposition, yet research is needed to examine the links among those variables within the specific population of patients seeking therapy.

Aim: This study aimed to examine the indirect role of sexual self-esteem in the relationship between dispositional mindfulness and sexual distress.

Methods: The study was conducted among 696 patients undergoing sexual therapy (mean age 34.

Childhood sexual abuse and technology-facilitated sexual violence on dating apps: The moderating role of motivations for use.

Background: The study aimed to investigate the potential link between a history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and the experience of technology-facilitated sexual violence on dating apps (TFSV), considering distinct motivations for app usage among CSA survivors.

Objective: To explore the association between CSA and TFSV on dating apps, while also examining the potential moderating role of motivations for app usage and differences based on sexual orientation.

Participants And Setting: The study utilized an online survey among 534 dating app users in Israel.

Evaluating the factor structure and measurement invariance of the 20-item short version of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale across multiple countries, languages, and gender identities.

The UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Model and the various psychometric instruments developed and validated based on this model are well established in clinical and research settings. However, evidence regarding the psychometric validity, reliability, and equivalence across multiple countries of residence, languages, or gender identities, including gender-diverse individuals, is lacking to date. Using data from the International Sex Survey ( = 82,243), confirmatory factor analyses and measurement invariance analyses were performed on the preestablished five-factor structure of the 20-item short version of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale to examine whether (a) psychometric validity and reliability and (b) psychometric equivalence hold across 34 country-of-residence-related, 22 language-related, and three gender-identity-related groups.

A Self-Assessment Tool for Helping Identify Police Burnout Among Investigators of Child Sexual Abuse Material.

Introduction: Law enforcement professionals who investigate crimes involving child sexual abuse material face increased risk of mental health challenges, including burnout. This study aims to develop a data-driven self-assessment tool for law enforcement personnel exposed to child sexual abuse material. The tool assesses burnout symptoms and related mental health issues, offering a proactive approach to identifying and supporting individuals at risk.