Abstract
Sexual health is influenced by various demographic, cultural, and experiential factors(WHO, 2024). Yet, research examining these influences within Latinx populations
remains limited. The present study examined the extent to which severity of sexual
trauma and adherence to traditional Latinx cultural values predict sexual quality of life
and sexual satisfaction amongst Latinx women. Participants (N = 146) completed selfreport measures assessing sexual health outcomes, trauma experiences, and cultural value
endorsement. Hierarchical linear regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the
contributions of demographic variables (age, income, education), ethnicity, traditional
Latinx values, and trauma severity in predicting sexual quality of life and sexual
satisfaction. Results indicated that the model predicting sexual quality of life was
statistically significant and explained 26.4% of the variance (R² = .264). Age and income
were significant predictors, with older age associated with lower sexual quality of life and
higher income associated with greater sexual quality of life. Spanish ethnicity was also
associated with higher sexual quality of life relative to the Mexican reference group. The
model predicting sexual satisfaction explained 38.9% of the variance (R² = .389) and
identified income, Spanish ethnicity, adherence to Latinx values, and trauma severity as
significant predictors. These findings highlight the complex roles of cultural values,
trauma experiences, and socioeconomic context in shaping sexual health outcomes.