Date of Award
1-1-1999
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Master of Psychology
Faculty
Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences
First Supervisor
Dr Susan Gee
Second Supervisor
Associate Professor Edward Helmes
Abstract
Sexuality later in life has been receiving increased research interest, however, a large majority of research investigates a narrow range of sexual behaviours, primarily frequency of sexual intercourse. There is limited information regarding other forms of sexual expression, specifically affectionate sexual expression that are relevant to older adults. The present day study explores what affectionate sexual behaviours constitute affectionate sexual expression and compares sexual intercourse with affectionate expression. The sample consisted of 77 married men (n=35) and women (n=42) aged 60-89 years who came from various senior groups and organisations in the Perth metropolitan area. A survey was developed that investigated what constituted affectionate expression, and interest and changes in affectionate sexual expression and sexual intercourse.
Recommended Citation
Petz, C. M. (1999). What sexuality? : An exploratory study examining sexual activity and affectionate sexual expression in a Western Australian sample of older adults. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1206