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Does religion spoil your sex life? Exploring sexual satisfaction in the Jewish community
Author(s): Fromson, Hadassah
Date: 2018
Topics: Main Topic: Other, Marriage, Sexual Health, Surveys, Orthodox Judaism, Haredi / Strictly Orthodox Jews, Counseling, Psychotherapy / Psychoanalysis, Psychology/Psychiatry
Abstract: This thesis aimed to explore whether religion, sexual knowledge and sexual attitudes impact sexual satisfaction amongst Orthodox Jews. This thesis intended to address weaknesses of previous research by using robust multidimensional measures of religion and sexuality and focusing on a specific religious group. 515 participants completed measures circulated through an online survey. The measures used were: The New Sexual Satisfaction Scale; Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS); threes subscales of the Brief Sexual Attitudes Scale (Permissiveness, Communion and Instrumentality); and a new measure, the Brief Sexual Knowledge scale, developed for this study. Participants were also presented with optional open-ended questions that asked about their sexual expectations and sexual education. Religious level was categorised using self-defined groups for Religious Culture; Ultra-Orthodox, Modern-Orthodox and Non-Orthodox groups as well as CRS categories for Religious Practice; Highly Religious, Religious, Not Religious. The findings show significant differences in the sexual satisfaction between Religious Practice groups but not Religious Culture groups. Significant differences in sexual knowledge and sexual attitudes were found for both types of religious variables. A correlation analysis revealed that sexual satisfaction is positively correlated with CRS and Communion scores whilst negatively correlated with Sexual Knowledge, Permissiveness and Instrumentality scores. Communion and Sexual Knowledge were significant predictors of sexual satisfaction in a multiple regression analysis. The findings of this study enhance theoretical understanding of religion and sexuality and address gaps in the literature. Clinical implications for therapists working with Orthodox Jewish clients suffering from sexual dissatisfaction are discussed.
Sex and Relationships Education in Jewish Schools
Author(s): , The Derech Project
Date: 2006
Topics: Jewish Schools, Sex Education, Sexual Health, Health Education, Health, Main Topic: Demography and Migration
Abstract: JAT has been protecting the health and well-being of young Jewish people for nearly 20 
years. We aim to shape our programmes and activities to meet their needs and those 
of their parents and their schools. 
The shocking absence of information about the state of sex and relationship education 
in Jewish schools, has hampered effective programme development. It was to fill this 
gap that JAT, together with National Children’s Bureau, commissioned this, the most 
comprehensive ever research into Sex and Relationships Education in Jewish schools. 
The research brings home three stark and urgent messages: 
• Children and young people in Jewish schools and their parents are 
demanding fact-based education and information about sexual health. 
• Some Jewish schools aim to deliver effective sex and relationships 
education but they (and parents and pupils) recognise they are failing. 
• Despite goodwill and good intentions, the health of children and young 
people in Jewish schools is being put at serious, preventable risk through 
the absence of effective sex and relationships education.