The Relationship between Sleep Quality and Sexual Function in Married Women: The Mediating Role of Stress

Shabnam  Moghtaderi Esfahani; Nasim  Nayeb Darban; Maryam  Ghasemi; Masoumeh  Ejlal Noubarian; Soroush  Alimardani

doi:10.61838/kman.pwj.5.4.2

Authors

Shabnam Moghtaderi Esfahani PhD Student in Psychology, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish, Iran Corresponding Author https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5543-7568
Nasim Nayeb Darban PhD Student, Department of Psychology, Bandar Abbas Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas, Iran Author https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4300-2486
Maryam Ghasemi Master's Degree, Department of Psychology, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran Author https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2369-8386
Masoumeh Ejlal Noubarian Master's Degree in Psychology of Exceptional Children, Department of Psychology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Author https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7963-6769
Soroush Alimardani Senior Expert, Department of Psychology, Neka Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neka, Iran Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6469-5871

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.pwj.5.4.2

Keywords:

Stress, Sleep Quality, Sexual Function, Married Women

Abstract

Objective: this study aimed to examine the relationship between sleep quality and sexual function mediated by stress among married women.

Methods and Materials: The present study is applied and descriptive-correlational in nature. The statistical population consisted of married women in the city of Babol (age range: 25 to 45 years). Using purposive sampling, 318 participants were selected for the study. They were assessed using the Sleep Quality Questionnaire (1989), the Female Sexual Function Index (2000), and the Perceived Stress Scale (1983). Statistical analysis was conducted using simultaneous regression with SPSS version 23.

Findings: The results showed that sleep quality is a significant predictor of sexual function. Additionally, the role of sleep quality in predicting perceived stress was significant. The findings indicated that perceived stress is a significant predictor of sexual function, and the relationship between sleep quality and sexual function is mediated by perceived stress (P<0.001).

Conclusion: The results of this study can help in developing practical strategies to improve sleep quality and reduce stress in married women, ultimately leading to better sexual function and enhanced marital quality of life.