Fileborn, B., Lyons, A., Hinchliff, S. orcid.org/0000-0002-6180-1165 et al. (3 more authors) (2017) Learning about sex in later life: sources of education and older Australian adults. Sex Education, 17 (2). pp. 165-179. ISSN 1468-1811
Abstract
This paper examines the preferred sexuality education sources of older Australian adults in later life. Drawing on findings from qualitative interviews with 30 men and 23 women aged 60 years and older, we consider the sources that participants currently use, or would like to use, in seeking information about sex. Where relevant, we examine participants’ experiences of learning about sex in later life using different sources, and the impact these had on their sexual expression, pleasure and well-being. Preferred sources of information include the Internet, the media, health care providers, books and workshops or discussion groups. A substantial number of participants did not actively seek information on sex. For those who had, these educational endeavours could profoundly shape their sexual practices. As such, learning about sex should be viewed as a lifelong endeavour. Our findings carry important implications for the development and delivery of sexuality education for older adults.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Sex Education. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Sexuality education; older adults; safer sex; Internet; aging and sexuality; Australia |
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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: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 05 Jan 2017 13:58 |
Last Modified: | 07 Jun 2023 12:11 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1080/14681811.2016.1273829 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/14681811.2016.1273829 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:109780 |