Older Adults and Sexuality: Implications for Counseling Ethnic and Sexual Minority Clients

The literature on older adults and sexuality suggests that culturally sensitive counseling may give older adults an opportunity to express sexual concerns and promote healthier attitudes toward sexuality. Guidelines for counseling older adults who self-identify with ethnic minority groups or as gay,...

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Published in:Journal of Mental Health Counseling 2013-01, Vol.35 (1), p.1-14
Main Authors: Muzacz, Arien K, Akinsulure-Smith, Adeyinka M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Aged
Aging
Aging (Individuals)
Association (Psychology)
Counseling
Counselor Client Relationship
Elderly
Guidelines
Lesbians
Mental health
Mental Health Workers
Minorities
Minority Groups
Mythology
Older Adults
Psychological Studies
Sexual behavior
Sexual orientation
Sexuality
Socioeconomic factors
Stereotypes
Training
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Summary:The literature on older adults and sexuality suggests that culturally sensitive counseling may give older adults an opportunity to express sexual concerns and promote healthier attitudes toward sexuality. Guidelines for counseling older adults who self-identify with ethnic minority groups or as gay, lesbian, or bisexual are given, with recommendations for training, practice, and research.
ISSN:1040-2861
2163-5749
DOI:10.17744/mehc.35.1.534385v3r0876235