@article{pmid40751035,

title = {Pornography Use and Adolescent Sexual Self-Concept: The Role of Pornography-Related Expectancies and Generalizations},

author = {Judith Kotiuga and Beáta Bőthe and Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel and Alice Girouard and Maya A Yampolsky and Geneviève M Martin},

doi = {10.1007/s10508-025-03213-3},

issn = {1573-2800},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-07-01},

journal = {Arch Sex Behav},

volume = {54},

number = {7},

pages = {2389--2399},

abstract = {While researchers have emphasized the need to investigate pornography use in relation to normative or positive aspects of adolescent sexuality and understand differential susceptibility among users, empirical studies remain sparse. In response, this study investigated the link between pornography use and adolescents' sexual self-concept (i.e., sexual self-esteem, body-esteem, sexual anxiety, and self-efficacy). Specifically, it compared the sexual self-concept of adolescents who had used pornography with those who had not, while also examining how frequency of use, pornography-related sexual expectancies, and generalizations were linked to sexual self-concept in a subset of users. A sample of 1584 Canadian adolescents (49.3% cisgender girls; Mage = 15.53 years) completed self-report questionnaires about their sexual functioning. Significant differences in sexual self-concept were found between adolescents who had and had not used pornography, with gender-specific effects. Among those who had used pornography, higher pornography-related sexual expectancies were associated with higher sexual anxiety and lower body-esteem, while higher generalizations were associated with lower sexual self-efficacy. The findings emphasized the importance of incorporating positive and normative aspects of sexuality into adolescent pornography research while considering individual- and pornography use-related factors that could be linked to targeted outcomes.},

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@article{pmid37307397,

title = {Adolescents' Self Perceptions: Connecting Psychosocial Competencies to the Sexual Self-Concept},

author = {Judith Kotiuga and Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel and Maya A Yampolsky and Geneviève M Martin},

doi = {10.1080/00224499.2023.2222285},

issn = {1559-8519},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

journal = {J Sex Res},

volume = {62},

number = {1},

pages = {107--117},

abstract = {Adolescence is a crucial period for the development of the sexual self-concept. While existing research shows that adolescents' sexual self-concept varies, few studies have examined its relation with psychosocial competencies such as the general self-concept, interpersonal skills, and self-control capacities. The objective of this study was to examine the association between dimensions of the sexual self-concept (sexual self- and body esteem, self-efficacy, and anxiety) and psychosocial competencies among Canadian adolescents. Self-reported data from 1584 adolescents aged between 14 and 18 years (49.7% girls) were analyzed using path analysis. Results show that adolescents whose general self-concept was characterized by more internally consistent self-beliefs and greater self-worth, and who perceived their interpersonal skills as more developed, displayed higher sexual self- and body esteem, higher sexual self-efficacy, and lower sexual anxiety. Self-control capacities were positively correlated with sexual body-esteem and negatively correlated with sexual anxiety. These associations were, however, minimal and, when significant, exhibited a counterintuitive relationship with the sexual self-concept in the path model. Age, gender and sexual experience did not moderate these associations. Findings from the study highlight the need to pursue research on the interface between sexuality and psychosocial functioning to increase current understanding of adolescent development.},

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@article{pmid37079276,

title = {Sexual Misconduct: What Does a 20-Year Review of Cases in Quebec Reveal about the Characteristics of Professionals, Victims, and the Disciplinary Process?},

author = {Geneviève Manuela Martin and Isabelle Beaulieu},

doi = {10.1177/10790632231170818},

issn = {1573-286X},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-08-01},

journal = {Sex Abuse},

volume = {36},

number = {5},

pages = {511--545},

abstract = {While there is a considerable body of literature on sexual aggression, we know much less about the violation of sexual boundaries within professional relationships. To address this knowledge gap, the characteristics of cases of sexual misconduct in the province of Quebec were extracted, based on a search of published disciplinary decisions between 1998 and 2020, using the legal databases CANLII and SOQUIJ. The search yielded 296 decisions including 249 male and 47 female members from 22 professional orders, and involving 470 victims. Results indicate that male professionals approaching mid-career accounted for a greater proportion of cases of sexual misconduct. Moreover, physical and mental health professionals were overrepresented in cases, as were female adult victims. Acts of sexual misconduct concerned mostly sexual touching and intercourse and occurred during consultations. Female professionals were more inclined to establish romantic and sexual relationships with clients than their male counterparts. Of the 92.0% of professionals found guilty of at least one count of sexual misconduct, two thirds eventually returned to practice. Following the guilty verdict, few faced rehabilitative measures. Recommendations are provided for the prevention of sexual recidivism and the accompaniment of victims of sexual misconduct throughout the disciplinary process.},

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@article{pmid37069446,

title = {Sexual self-concept, functioning, and practices of women with binge eating episodes},

author = {Geneviève Manuela Martin and Jérôme Tremblay and Marie-Pierre Gagnon-Girouard},

doi = {10.1007/s40519-023-01565-0},

issn = {1590-1262},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-04-01},

journal = {Eat Weight Disord},

volume = {28},

number = {1},

pages = {37},

abstract = {PURPOSE: Positive sexuality has received little empirical attention in relation to eating disorders. Two tendencies related to sexuality have been identified among women with anorexia nervosa (avoidance) and bulimia nervosa (disinhibition), but it is unclear if they also apply to women with binge eating episodes without compensatory behaviors. This study aimed at (1) exploring the sexual self-concept, functioning, and practices of women with binge eating episodes with or without comorbid restrictive and/or compensatory behaviors, considering past experiences of violence, and (2) verifying the presence of distinct profiles of sexual dispositions among this population.nnMETHODS: In total, 253 women reporting recurrent episodes of loss of control related to food intake in the past 5 years, completed a web-based questionnaire. Descriptive and correlational analyses were conducted to outline participants' sexual self-concept, functioning, and practices and to examine the relationship between these factors. A two-step cluster analysis was also performed to determine whether participants presented distinct profiles of sexual dispositions.nnRESULTS: Participants were generally characterized by a negative sexual self-concept and poor sexual functioning. While a first subgroup of participants displayed a pattern of sexual difficulties and avoidance, a second subgroup had a positive sexual self-concept, better sexual functioning and a wider range of sexual practices. Subgroups did not differ relative to binge eating.nnCONCLUSIONS: Sexuality offers a platform for positive embodiment, which can lead to the improvement of body image and mind-body connection and may thus constitute an essential clinical target to improve treatment related to binge eating episodes.nnLEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level II: The experimental study is a non-randomized controlled trial.},

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@article{pmid34855025,

title = {Adolescents' Perception of Their Sexual Self, Relational Capacities, Attitudes Towards Sexual Pleasure and Sexual Practices: a Descriptive Analysis},

author = {Judith Kotiuga and Maya A Yampolsky and Geneviève M Martin},

doi = {10.1007/s10964-021-01543-8},

issn = {1573-6601},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-03-01},

journal = {J Youth Adolesc},

volume = {51},

number = {3},

pages = {486--498},

abstract = {Positive psychosexual development in adolescence is crucial to sexual health. Evidence suggests that adolescent's psychosexual development is influenced by the sexual self-concept, relational skills, attitudes toward sexual pleasure, and sexual practices. To date, however, understanding of normative dispositions and experiences that positively shape adolescents' psychosexual development remains limited. The goal of the study was to provide a descriptive analysis of adolescents' perceptions of their sexual self, relational skills, and attitudes towards sexual pleasure as well as their sexual practices while considering age and gender differences. A Canadian sample of 1584 adolescents (49.7% girls, 49.4% boys and 0.9% gender diverse) aged 14 to 18 years old (M = 15.53, SD = 0.93) completed a self-reported questionnaire evaluating various aspects of sexuality and sexual practices. Results indicated that most youth are sexually active through autoerotic or partnered sexual practices, and that positive perceptions towards the sexual self, relational capacities and pleasure increase with age. Moreover, compared to girls, boys presented a more positive sexual self-concept, less positive perceptions of their relational skills and they were more likely to report autoerotic sexual practices. Cluster analysis supported classifying adolescents into the following profiles: positive, mildly positive, mildly negative and negative perception of the sexual self and sexuality. These profiles varied according to sexual practices, gender and age. This study provides further insight into general patterns and heterogeneity of adolescents' sexuality that are relevant for adapting sexuality education and sexual health intervention.},

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