I kapitlet af The Psychophysiology of Sex præsenterer Janssen og Bancroft dual-control modellen for seksuel ophidselse, der beskriver samspillet mellem seksuel excitation og inhibition. De diskuterer, hvordan disse mekanismer påvirker seksuel adfærd og respons, og understreger, at individer varierer i deres balance mellem excitation og inhibition.
Titel på undersøgelse:
The dual-control model: The role of sexual inhibition and excitation in sexual arousal and behavior.
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Hele abstrakt på originalsprog:
The article “The Dual-Control Model: The Role of Sexual Inhibition & Excitation in Sexual Arousal and Behavior” explores a theoretical framework explaining individual differences in sexual response. Proposed by Bancroft and Janssen, the dual-control model suggests that sexual arousal and behavior are regulated by two independent systems: sexual excitation (SES), which promotes arousal, and sexual inhibition (SIS), which suppresses it. These systems vary across individuals, influencing sexual risk-taking, dysfunction, and responsiveness. The study reviews evidence from psychophysiological, behavioral, and self-report data, primarily from men, showing that high SES correlates with increased sexual desire and risk-taking, while high SIS may lead to difficulties like erectile dysfunction or reduced arousal. The model posits that an optimal balance between excitation and inhibition is key to healthy sexual functioning, whereas extreme levels of either can result in problematic behaviors or disorders. The authors discuss the development of the Sexual Inhibition and Sexual Excitation Scales (SIS/SES) to measure these traits and highlight their relevance in understanding sexual health, particularly in clinical contexts. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for further research, especially in women, to refine and validate the model across diverse populations.