Facilitators of and Barriers to Compulsive Sexual Behavior in Iranian Women Publisher



Moshtagh M¹ ; Rafiey H² ; Mirlashari J³ ; Azin A⁴ ; Farnam R¹
Source: Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity Published:2017

Abstract

This is the first study in Iran to explore the facilitators of and barriers to compulsive sexual behavior from the perspectives of Iranian women. This qualitative study using the conventional content analysis approach was conducted in two urban areas of Iran. Data collection was performed using 31 in-depth individual interviews and three group interviews. It was found that facilitators were “family structure and strict rules,” “personal capacity and vulnerability,” “needs and motivations,” and “cultural and value factors.” In addition, barriers were “positive opportunities,” “appropriate education and positive role models.”. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.