Examining Correlates of Child Abuse with Adult Attachment and Sexual Satisfaction Among Adults

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Mediation analysis reveals links between childhood abuse, adult attachment insecurity, and sexual satisfaction.

Significant negative links were found between childhood physical abuse and sexual satisfaction in adulthood.
The study analyzed data from a cohort of over 30,000 partnered adults, highlighting systemic impacts.
Mediation analysis suggested adult attachment insecurity plays a key role in these associations.
Understanding these dynamics can help clinicians support clients affected by child abuse and attachment issues.

Azam et al. (2025) studied this question.

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