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Article: Sexuality in older adults: a deconstructionist perspective.(Clinical report)
- Article from:
- Adultspan Journal
- Article date:
- March 22, 2006
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Societal myths argue against active expression of sexuality in older adults, but these prejudices are unfounded. Using a deconstructionist framework, this article addresses issues surrounding sexuality in older adults. Implications for clinical practice are given.
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In this article, I examine sexuality in older adults from a historical, psychological, and physiological perspective, using the deconstructionist theory to examine the meaning of such in both social and individual contexts. I conclude the article with a section on implications for clinical practice. For the purpose of this article, "older adult" is defined as an individual who is 65 ...