ASES INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND SPORTS SCIENCES (ISSN: 3023-5723)

Psychosocial Effects of Past Traumatic Experiences in Women with Sexual Dysfunction

2025-10-28T16:57:30+03:00

The psychosocial effects of past traumatic experiences in women with sexual dysfunction have become an increasingly significant topic in the fields of psychology and women’s health. Sexual dysfunction encompasses a range of issues such as decreased sexual desire, difficulties in arousal, inability to reach orgasm, or painful intercourse. These disorders are not solely the result of biological factors but are also closely associated with an individual’s past experiences, psychological structure, and relational dynamics. Early life traumas such as sexual abuse, physical violence, or emotional neglect can negatively influence a woman’s body image, sense of trust, and sexual identity development.

Women with a history of trauma often experience low self-esteem, negative body perception, feelings of guilt, shame, and worthlessness. Such psychological impacts contribute to diminished sexual desire, difficulties in arousal, and impaired orgasmic function. When combined with relationship issues such as emotional distance, communication breakdown, and lack of trust, these effects can deeply disrupt sexual functioning. Moreover, post-traumatic anxiety, avoidance, and loss of control are common reactions that may lead to disorders such as vaginismus and dyspareunia, in which sexual activity becomes physically or emotionally distressing.

Findings of the current study indicate that women with a history of trauma are significantly more likely to experience sexual dysfunction compared to those without such experiences. Most participants reported loss of sexual interest, avoidance of physical intimacy, and increased emotional detachment from their partners following trauma. They also demonstrated higher levels of depression and anxiety, along with lower sexual satisfaction and overall quality of life.

Psychotherapeutic interventions particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, sensate focus therapy, and couples therapy have been found to be effective in treating trauma related sexual dysfunctions. These approaches help individuals modify negative beliefs about sexuality, reduce anxiety, and rebuild communication and trust with their partners. In conclusion, the impact of past traumatic experiences on sexual dysfunction in women should be addressed through a multidimensional framework. Integrating biological, psychological, and relational factors into treatment provides a holistic approach that enhances both individual recovery and relational satisfaction. Such comprehensive interventions contribute significantly to the restoration of sexual health and overall well being in women affected by trauma related sexual dysfunctions.

Attachment Styles and Marriage Adjustment in Spouses with Sexual Dysfunction: A Literature Review

2025-10-29T17:23:24+03:00

This study aims to systematically evaluate the existing literature examining the relationship between attachment styles and marital adjustment in individuals experiencing sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunctions are defined as persistent and recurrent disruptions that occur during the desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain phases of an individual's sexual response cycle, significantly impacting not only physiological processes but also psychological and relational dynamics. Attachment theory posits that the emotional attachment patterns developed in an individual's early relationships are a determining factor in adult romantic relationships, sexual satisfaction, and marital adjustment. Studies in the literature indicate that individuals with anxious and avoidant attachment styles are particularly likely to experience sexual dysfunction, negatively impacting marital satisfaction and emotional intimacy. In contrast, communication, emotional sharing, and sexual adjustment are reported to be more healthy in partners with a secure attachment style.

The findings reveal that sexual dysfunctions are not merely an individual problem but a process that affects the entire couple relationship. In conclusion, the interaction between attachment styles and marital adjustment provides an important conceptual framework for understanding sexual dysfunction and planning treatment approaches. In this context, literature findings suggest that addressing both sexual function and relational attachment in psychotherapeutic interventions can improve couples' adjustment and overall life satisfaction.

Interventions For Developing Social Skills in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2025-11-18T12:58:12+03:00

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by significant difficulties in social communication and interaction. Because the preschool period is a critical period during which social skills develop rapidly, identifying effective interventions for teaching social skills to children with ASD is of great importance from both developmental and educational perspectives. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine intervention programs implemented to improve social skills in preschool-aged children with ASD, to assess the effectiveness of these interventions, and to compare methodological approaches used in the literature.

For this study, national and international studies published between 2008 and 2025 were screened and analyzed according to the specified inclusion criteria. Findings indicate that the most frequently used interventions for teaching social skills are social stories, peer-mediated instruction, applied behavior analysis-based approaches, video modeling, naturalistic teaching methods, and play-based programs. A large portion of the reviewed studies found that the interventions had positive effects on the development of basic social skills such as social initiative, joint attention, turn-taking, emotion recognition, and social problem-solving. It is also noteworthy that peer-supported interventions and video modeling yield stronger results in terms of generalizability and retention.

However, significant limitations include the methodological heterogeneity of the studies, the often limited sample sizes, and the lack of long-term follow-up data. In conclusion, it can be said that structured and individualized social skills training programs in the early intervention period significantly support the social development of children with ASD; however, larger sample sizes, long-term, and experimental studies are needed for stronger evidence.

Examination of the Effects of Plyometric Training on Physical Fitness Variables of Pubertal and Adolescent Children

2025-11-30T03:10:36+03:00

In this study, the effects of plyometric training (PT) on physical fitness variables were investigated in sedentary children in the pubertal and adolescent period who did not engage in any physical activity other than physical education and sports classes. The study included 30 male students between the ages of 12-14. The study group received a total of 80 minutes of plyometric training, including warm-up and cool-down periods, on a grass field, 2 days a week, 2 lesson hours per day (2 groups of 15 people and 40 minutes for each group) for 6 weeks. Full rest was given between movements. Two measurements were made after the familiarization study. After the warm-up at the beginning of the first training (pre-test) and 24 hours after the training in the 6th week (post-test). Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS For Windows version 24.0. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used to check whether the data had a normal distribution. Since the data showed a normal distribution, the paired sample t-test was used. The critical value for statistical significance was determined as p<0.05. When the research data were compared, significant differences were observed in the pre-test and post-test, vertical jump (p=0.018), agility t-test (p=0.006) and 30-meter sprint test (p=0.000). As a result; It was determined that plyometric training applied to sedentary students in the 12-14 age group was effective on the measured variables of physical fitness, and could also be applied as an effective and fun method for children who are new to sports during the preparation period for school sports.

The Effect of COVİD-19 on Disease Activity, Progression and Cognitive Dysfunction in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, Receiving Disease-Modifying Therapy

2025-12-04T20:12:37+03:00

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 (Coronavirüs Disease-19) pandemic, it has been a matter of curiosity how patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) will be affected by this viral infection. Reporting demyelinating events of the central nervous system associated with COVID-19 infection and suggesting that the effects of disease-modifying therapies (DMT) on the immune response may change the course of COVID-19 have created the need to collect information about clinical results. Research is ongoing to determine whether there are differences in attack severity and response to acute treatments between demyelinating events associated with COVID-19 infection and events not related to infection.This study was conducted to investigate the effect of COVID-19 infection on the course of MS in 30 patients with MS who were infected with COVID-19 and were receiving DMT. 30 patients who were followed up with a diagnosis of MS between January 2020 and January 2024 were evaluated for 36 months in terms of disease progression, relapses, changes in magnetic rezonans imaging (MRI) findings (brain lesions), and cognitive effects. Of the 30 patients, 20 were female and 10 were male. The age range varied between 25-70. As for the disease types, 5 cases were secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) and 25 cases were Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS). The disease-modifying therapies used were Dimethyl Fumarate in 20 cases and Fingolimod in 10 cases. Two of the patients with SPMS had a severe relapse after COVID-19 infection. These patients were using Fingolimod. In 28 patients in the whole group; there was no recurrence, progression, change in MRI findings or deterioration in cognitive functions. In this study, no findings were observed indicating that COVID-19 had negative effects on multiple sclerosis.