Naslov
Silencing the sexual self and relational and individual well-being in later life: a gendered analysis of North versus South of Europe

Autori
Traeen, Bente ; Hansen, Thomas ; Štulhofer, Aleksandar

Izvornik
Sexual and Relationship Therapy (1468-1994) Online (2021); 1-16

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Older adults ; silencing the sexual self ; cross-cultural assessment ; quality of life ; successful aging

Sažetak
Full Article Figures & data References Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Get access Abstract This study explores the European North-South differences in older partnered individuals’ silencing of the sexual self and its links to relational and individual well-being. A web survey was conducted among partnered individuals aged 65 years or above in Norway and Croatia. There were 368 (women: 37.8%, response rate: 22%) and 359 (women: 34.5%, response rate: 27%) individuals who participated in Norway and Croatia, respectively. A range of relational (sexual satisfaction, relationship quality) and individual well-being (anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction) indicators was considered. Sexual self-silencing had significant impacts across outcomes, gender, and countries. Furthermore, contrary to what might be expected, we observed no differences in self- silencing between the two countries ; and in both countries, men were more self-silenced than women. Findings suggest that sexual self- silencing can compromise relationship quality and psychological well-being in later life. Health and clinical practice toward older individuals and couples should thus probe about and aim to improve the expression of sexual desires and needs.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Sociologija, Psihologija

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