Sexual difficulties in old age and Person-Centered Therapy: A qualitative study with older adults

IntroductionSexual well-being (SWB) of the older population can be significantly influenced by age (1) and sexual difficulties (2).ObjectivesThrough qualitative research, this study focused on sexual themes that affect the SWB addressed by the older people in person-centered therapy.MethodsTwenty-fi...

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Published in:European psychiatry 2022-06, Vol.65 (S1), p.S648-S648
Main Authors: Von Humboldt, S., Ribeiro-Gonçalves, J.A., Low, G., Leal, I.
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Language:English
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Older Adults
Older people
person-centered therapy
Qualitative research
Sexual desire
sexual difficulties
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Summary:IntroductionSexual well-being (SWB) of the older population can be significantly influenced by age (1) and sexual difficulties (2).ObjectivesThrough qualitative research, this study focused on sexual themes that affect the SWB addressed by the older people in person-centered therapy.MethodsTwenty-five older adults, aged between 65 and 82 years and residents on the community participated in this study.ResultsThe results revealed eight main themes for these participants: Absence of a partner, family interference, dissatisfaction with the body, cleanliness and body care, problems in sexual function, physical violence, problems in sexual communication and fear of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. The most discussed themes were the absence of a partner, problems with sexual function and dissatisfaction with the body.ConclusionsThis study highlights the importance of exploring the sexual difficulties that the older population feels in relation to their SWB. 1.von Humboldt S et al. Sexual expression in old age: How older adults from different cultures express sexually? Sex Res Social Policy. 2020;1-15. 2.von Humboldt S et al. Are older adults satisfied with their sexuality? Outcomes from a cross-cultural study. Educ Gerontol. 2020;46:284-293.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
ISSN:0924-9338
1778-3585
DOI:10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.1662