Tsykhonya V. Conceptions of sexual behavior of women with histrionic personal disorder

The thesis is devoted to studying of specific features of formatting and structure of conceptions of sexual behavior of women with histrionic personal disorder and development of theirs psychological correction principles. There were analyzed the main approaches to the studying of conceptions of sexual relationship and their main components (erotic fantasies and values that are important for partner choosing). Particular attention was paid to the analysis of motivation of sexual behavior. The study would allow better understanding of women's needs, which may appear in theirs conceptions. Empirical part of the study proves that women with histrionic personal disorder have dysfunctional conceptions of sexual relationship. There were studied features of such conceptions which include existence of opposite tendencies as well as absence of romantic elements. Such conceptions are accompanied with psychological discomfort more often. It was identified that on formation of conceptions influence psychological features which are defined by personal features and by specific of interpersonal relationship. The study resulted in creation of principles and ways of psychological correction of conceptions of sexual behavior of women with histrionic personal disorder.