sibmedСибирский научный медицинский журналСибирский научный медицинский журнал2410-25122410-2520ИЦиГ СО РАН10.18699/SSMJ20250407sibmed-2337Research ArticleОБЗОРЫREVIEWSГенетические основы стабильности и удовлетворенности сексуальными отношениями: нарративный обзорGenetic contributions to sexual relationship dynamics: A narrative reviewhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0085-3284ЭскандарК.EskandarК.

Киролос Эскандар

4034572, Хелуан, Аль-Масакен Аль-Иктисадия

Eskandar Kirolos

4034572, Helwan, Al Masaken Al Iqtisadeyah

kiroloss.eskandar@gmail.comХелуанский университетЕгипетHelwan UniversityEgypt2025050920254546577Copyright © Эскандар К., 20252025Эскандар К.Eskandar К.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://sibmed.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/2337

Стабильность и удовлетворенность сексуальными отношениями играют важную роль в благополучии личности и сплоченности общества. Хотя психологические и социальные факторы, влияющие на эти аспекты, хорошо изучены, генетическая основа этих явлений остается развивающейся областью научных исследований. Цель данного обзора — синтезировать и критически проанализировать результаты генетических исследований, связанных со стабильностью и удовлетворенностью сексуальными отношениями, с акцентом на ключевые генетические механизмы и их значение.

Материал и методы

Материал и методы. Обзор включает анализ 42 рецензируемых публикаций, опубликованных в период с 2003 по 2023 г., с фокусом на генетический вклад в стабильность и удовлетворенность в отношениях.

Результаты

Результаты. Данные свидетельствуют о том, что невротизм с уровнем наследуемости около 40 % является значимым предиктором нестабильности в отношениях. Напротив, высокий уровень доброжелательности и экстраверсии связан с большей удовлетворенностью. Обзор рассматривает влияние генетики на черты личности, типы привязанности, эмоциональную регуляцию, гормональные факторы, сексуальную совместимость, поведение в коммуникации и предрасположенность к психическим расстройствам. Также подчеркивается взаимодействие генетических и средовых факторов, подтвержденное данными эмпирических исследований и тематическими случаями, демонстрирующими сложность этих взаимосвязей.

Заключение

Заключение. Обзор затрагивает этические аспекты и обозначает перспективные направления для будущих исследований, представляя всесторонний взгляд на то, как генетика может формировать успешные сексуальные отношения. Интеграция генетических данных с наукой о межличностных отношениях позволяет получить обоснованные научные выводы для дальнейших междисциплинарных исследований.

The stability and satisfaction of sexual relationships are vital for individual well-being and societal cohesion. Although psychological and social influences on these outcomes are well-documented, the study of their genetic underpinnings remains an emerging area of research. This review aims to synthesize and critically analyze genetic research findings related to the stability and satisfaction of sexual relationships, highlighting key genetic mechanisms and their implications.

Material and methods

Material and methods. This review synthesizes findings from 42 peer-reviewed publications published between 2003 and 2023, focusing on the genetic contributions to relationship stability and satisfaction.

Results

Results. Evidence indicates that neuroticism, with a heritability estimate of approximately 40 %, strongly predicts relationship instability. In contrast, higher levels of agreeableness and extraversion are associated with greater satisfaction. The review examines how genetics influence personality traits, attachment patterns, emotional regulation, hormonal factors, sexual compatibility, communication behaviors, and mental health predispositions. It also highlights the interaction between genetic and environmental influences, supported by case studies and empirical research that demonstrate the complexity of these relationships.

Conclusions

Conclusions. This review discusses ethical implications and outlines future research opportunities, providing a comprehensive perspective on how genetics can shape successful sexual partnerships. By integrating genetic research with relationship science, it offers evidence-based insights to guide future interdisciplinary investigations.

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