Sexual Behavior in Later Life

DeLamater, John; Moorman, Sara M.

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“…Furthermore, interpersonal intimacy and emotional support can enhance well-being and life satisfaction (Diener et al, 2000;Troxel et al, 2007). It has been noted that a good interpersonal network between partners along with a good personal concept about aging process (Silva 2014) positively affect life satisfaction in the elderly (DeLamater and Moorman, 2007). Life satisfaction was also prominently observed in the Malay elderly compared to the non-Malays.…”

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An Investigation on Predictors of Life Satisfaction Among the Elderly

Eshkoor¹,

Hamid²,

Chan³

et al. 2015

IJASOS

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In the elderly, the perception of life satisfaction and quality of life are related to many factors such as healthy life-span, chronic illnesses, expectations and self-perception of ageing. This study aimed to determine the effects of variables including age, employment, education, cognition, ethnicity, debt, sex differences, intimacy capability, sleep hours, taking salary, home ownership status, and living with a partner on life satisfaction in the Malaysian elderly. This project recruited 2322 subjects who were non-institutionalized Malaysian elderly aged 60 years and above. Life satisfaction was measured by asking in general 'Are you satisfied with your current life'. The multiple logistic regression analysis was used to predict the effects of susceptible variables on life satisfaction in subjects. Approximately, 90.4 % of samples reported that they were satisfied with their current life. The results of multiple regression analysis showed that ethnic Malay (odds ratio [OR] = 1.50; p = 0.014), and living with a partner (OR = 1.51; p = 0.015) were significantly associated with the higher level of life satisfaction in respondents (p<0.05). Age, employment, cognition, debt, education, taking salary, intimacy capability, sex differences, sleep hours, and home ownership status did not show any significant effects on life satisfaction in subjects (p>0.05). It was concluded that ethnic Malay and living with a partner prominently enhanced the level of life satisfaction in respondents.

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An Investigation on Predictors of Life Satisfaction Among the Elderly

Eshkoor¹,

Hamid²,

Chan³

et al. 2015

IJASOS

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“…Furthermore, sexual function in later life may look quite different than sexual function earlier in the life course. Decline in the frequency of sexual intercourse with age in the United States has been well documented [6]. It is usually assumed that this decline produces a decline in the quality of and satisfaction with one's sexual relationship(s).…”

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“…However, a broader perspective is necessary to appreciate the role of sexuality in later life. We need to consider the range of sexual activities, including solo and partnered masturbation and oral sex [6]. Also, a complete defi nition of sexual function includes objective and subjective components, as "subjective aspects of sexuality (eg, satisfaction with sex) may be just as relevant to quality of life as intercourse frequency" [7].…”

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Sexual functioning in older adults

DeLamater

Karraker²

2009

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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This article reviews recent medical and social science literature on sexual functioning in older adults. We provide a broad definition of sexual functioning that includes a range of solo and partnered forms of sexual expression. We identify four determinants of sexual functioning: biologic, psychological, social context (including culture), and interactions of these with each other. Recent literature on the impact of aging and physical health documents some decline in frequency of sexual activity. Interest continues in the role of hormones in male and female sexual functioning. Recent research highlights the role of the social context, especially the presence of a sexual partner and the relationship with that partner, in sexual activity. We discuss variations in sexual functioning by life course events, gender, and race and ethnicity. Relevant results from the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors; Male Attitudes Regarding Sexual Health Survey; and the National Social Life, Health and Aging Project are also reviewed.

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“…Sexual stereotypes regarding older adults are based on societal assumptions about the aging process that are outdated; they persist because ideas that are ingrained in culture take time to change (Kenny, 2013). DeLamater and Moorman (2007) found an association between attitudes about sexuality and the frequency of partnered sexual behavior. Research has also found that men are more likely than women to rate sex as important (Fisher, 2010).…”

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Sexuality in Older Adults (65+)—An Overview of The Recent Literature, Part 2: Body Image and Sexual Satisfaction

Træen

Carvalheira

Kvalem

et al. 2016

International Journal of Sexual Health

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Aim: the aim of the paper is to provide an overview of the literature published 2005-2015 on sexual satisfaction and body image in older adults. Method:A narrative literature search using the PsycINFO database was conducted.Results: Although women in general seem less satisfied with their bodies than men, particularly in sexual contexts, older women appear to be less vulnerable to body-related dissatisfaction than younger women. Despite the age-specific dynamics of sexual satisfaction and sexual well-being, which parallel age-related decrease in the frequency of sexual activity, research findings from ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT 3 different countries show that substantial proportions of aging men and women are satisfied with their sex life. There is some limited evidence that this proportion may be increasing across cohorts. Gender differences in factors that influence sexual satisfaction among older adults appear marginal. Conclusion:Older age can affect sexual satisfaction on individual, interpersonal, and culturerelated levels. Future research in older adults' sexuality should focus on sexual well-being in women who are without partners, sexual satisfaction among aging LGBT individuals and couples, the relationship between religiosity and sexual satisfaction, and employ a comparative, cross-cultural approach.

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Sexual Behavior in Later Life

Cited by 138 publications

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An Investigation on Predictors of Life Satisfaction Among the Elderly

An Investigation on Predictors of Life Satisfaction Among the Elderly

Sexual functioning in older adults

Sexuality in Older Adults (65+)—An Overview of The Recent Literature, Part 2: Body Image and Sexual Satisfaction

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