Caroline Pizarro La Salle, Jaime Veray-Alicea, Adam Rosario

Sexuality In Old Age

Attitudes of mental health professionals towards sexuality in old age

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Produktbeschreibung

Sexuality in old age is a controversial topic in which many myths and prejudices prevail. Because of this, many people consider old age as an "asexual" stage. The aforementioned can cause uncertainty in the elderly, thus depriving them of experiencing sensations and feelings related to their sexuality. Thus, the elderly may experience some fear and anxiety when they do not understand the physiological changes of the stage. For this reason, the purpose of the research is the construction and validation of the Scale of Attitudes of Mental Health Professionals towards Sexuality in Old Age. It is of utmost importance to know what the attitudes of these professionals are. According to the literature review, the education received by the country's professionals on the subject is often insufficient. The sample used for the research consisted of 164 mental health professionals. These included social workers, counsellors, psychologists and psychiatrists. Participants had to be 25 years ofage or older and were selected on the basis of availability.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 84
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 143g
• ISBN-13: 9786206993872
• ISBN-10: 6206993876
• Artikelnr.: 69713203

Autorenporträt

Dr. C. Pizarro La Salle is a results-oriented psychologist with leadership and teaching skills, training and mentoring, while continuing professional development. She has strong skills in psychological assessment, development of treatment and care plans, counselling for youth and children.