Paper Title
Trust, Sexual Trust, and Sexual Health: An Interrogative Review
Keywords
- trust
- sexual trust
- sexual health
- sexual relationships
- sti prevention
- condom use
- monogamy
- non-monogamy
- interpersonal trust
- public health
- partnered sexual relations
- relationship dynamics
- safe sex practices
- sexual risk
- trust and intimacy
- sexual behavior
- relationship satisfaction
- health psychology
- social influences
- preventive health
Article Type
Research Article
Journal
Research Impact Tools
Publication Info
Volume: 56 | Issue: 4–5 | Pages: 425–439
Published On
October, 2018
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Abstract
Trust is experienced almost constantly in all forms of social and interpersonal relationships, including sexual relationships, and may contribute both directly and indirectly to sexual health. The purpose of this review is to link three aspects of trust to sexual health: (1) the role of trust in sexual relationships; (2) the role of trust in sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, particularly condom use; and (3) the relevance of trust in sexual relationships outside of the traditional model of monogamy. The review ends with consideration of perspectives that could guide new research toward understanding the enigmas of trust in partnered sexual relations in the context of sexual and public health.
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