Unspoken Struggles: Analyzing Marital Adjustment and Sexual Functioning in Patients with Depression and Anxiety — A 2012 Dataset Compared with Current Literature

This study revisits a 2012 dataset examining marital adjustment and sexual functioning in patients with major depression and anxiety disorders, comparing its findings with recent literature. The 2012 data revealed significant correlations between depression and marital adjustment, but not with overall sexual functioning. However, depression was linked to orgasmic functioning and sexual satisfaction. In contrast, no significant correlations were observed in patients with anxiety disorders. T-test analysis revealed substantial differences between the clinical groups in terms of marital adjustment and sexual functioning. Recent studies continue to emphasize the negative impact of depression on marital satisfaction and sexual functioning, with many confirming the persistent relational challenges associated with mental health disorders. Additionally, current research highlights the role of gender dynamics, cultural factors, and psychosocial elements in shaping these outcomes. Recent findings also suggest that mediators such as sleep disturbances and life stage (e.g., postpartum) play a crucial role in the relationship between mental health and sexual well-being. Overall, these trends suggest that while the core relationships identified in 2012 remain consistent, additional factors are now recognized as important in understanding and addressing these complex issues.