Computational Signal And Image Analysis Frameworks For Psychosexual Health Monitoring: Translational Biomedical Engineering Applications
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Psychosexual health, sexual function, biopsychosocial model, assessment, intervention, neurobiology; Biopsychosocial model; Sexual well-being; Psychosexual disorders; Neurobiology of sexuality; Psychotherapeutic interventions; Sociocultural determinants; Sexual health research.Abstract
Psychosexual health represents a dynamic integration of psychological well-being, sexual functioning, interpersonal relationships, and sociocultural context. Over the past decade, research in this field has expanded beyond traditional biomedical and psychoanalytic paradigms toward comprehensive biopsychosocial frameworks. This review critically examines recent advances in psychosexual health research, synthesizing current evidence on theoretical models, assessment methodologies, neurobiological mechanisms, and therapeutic interventions. Contemporary developments include improved psychometric instruments, growing insights from neuroimaging and hormonal studies, and increasing support for evidence-based psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments. Additionally, emerging literature highlights the influence of sociocultural factors, digital sexual behaviors, and health disparities among sexual and gender minority populations. Despite these advances, significant gaps remain, particularly in longitudinal research, cross-cultural representation, integration of psychosexual care into mainstream healthcare systems, and the application of precision medicine approaches. Future directions emphasize interdisciplinary research, inclusive and global perspectives, digital health innovations, and translational models that bridge research and clinical practice. Strengthening these areas is essential to advancing psychosexual health as a core component of overall health and quality of life. Psychosexual health encompasses the interrelation of psychological well-being and sexual functioning across the lifespan. In recent decades, research has expanded from purely biological frameworks to biopsychosocial models integrating cognitive, emotional, relational, and sociocultural dimensions. This research synthesizes contemporary evidence on psychosexual health, highlighting advances in assessment, neurobiological underpinnings, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions, and the impact of sociocultural determinants. It also identifies persistent gaps—particularly in normative sexual development, minority sexual health, digital sexual behavior, and integrated care models—and proposes future directions to advance scientific rigor, clinical impact, and health equity.
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