Hinchliff, S. and Gott, M. (2004) Perceptions of well-being in sexual ill health: what role does age play? Journal of Health Psychology, 9 (5). pp. 649-660. ISSN 1359-1053
Abstract
This article explores the ways in which age can mediate the impact of sexual health problems on psychological well-being, and reports a qualitative interview study with 69 participants (aged 31–92). Data were analysed using ‘Framework’ and the following themes identified. Participants self-defined their sexual health problems, and these included tiredness, erectile dysfunction and menopause. Older participants reported more physical conditions of a long-term nature and younger participants experienced more shorter-term problems. The effect these had on the sufferer varied with regard to perceived aetiology and longevity of the problem, for instance older participants perceived some problems as age-related which buffered impact on well-being. The findings are discussed in relation to their implications for health care and policy development.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | ageing, impact, psychological well-being, sexual health |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Dr Sharron Hinchliff |
Date Deposited: | 19 Apr 2010 08:47 |
Last Modified: | 15 Sep 2014 04:07 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105304045361 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/1359105304045361 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:10738 |