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What sexual well-being really means for older adults: A systematic review of the literature

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dc.contributor.authorvon Humboldt, Sofia
dc.contributor.authorRibeiro-Gonçalves, José Alberto
dc.contributor.authorLow, Gail
dc.contributor.authorLeal, I.
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-26T16:04:45Z
dc.date.available2024-11-26T16:04:45Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractSexual well-being (SWB) is a significant and understudied element of older adults’ health and well-being, and quality of life. The goal of this systematic review is to identify the researched topics in this field and assess the quality of the research while minimizing bias through a peer-to-peer review process. We searched several databases, including the Cochrane Database, PsyRedalyc, PubMed, Scielo, Scopus and Google Scholar, resulting in 181,278 references. Ultimately, 62 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. These studies involved over 46,500 individuals with ages ranging from 55 to 99, from twenty-one different countries. Our study identified a variety of variables under the concept umbrella of SWB, including sexual satisfaction, sexual health, sexual interest, sexual experiences and behaviors, sexual intimacy, expressions of love and attitudes toward sexuality in different countries. The studies reveal diverse perspectives on the determinants, expressions, and challenges associated with SWB in old age. Common themes such as the importance of sexual satisfaction, intimate relationships, and the rejection of a universal decline in sexual interest, challenge ageist stereotypes. The emergent concepts, including the linking of physical to emotional health, the impact of technology, the inclusion of LGBTQIA+, older couples and people now in their 80s and 90s underscore the multifaceted nature of SWB in later life. As societies continue to age, embracing a more inclusive and nuanced approach to research and interventions will be pivotal in enhancing the overall well-being for older individuals.pt_PT
dc.description.sponsorshipFundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia - FCTpt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationvon Humboldt, S., Ribeiro-Gonçalves, J. A., Low, G., & Leal, I. (2024). What sexual well-being really means for older adults: a systematic review of the literature. Educational Gerontology, 1–36. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2024.2405173pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/03601277.2024.2405173pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn03601277
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/10025
dc.language.isoporpt_PT
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dc.publisherRoutledgept_PT
dc.relationSFRH/BPD/116114/2016pt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.titleWhat sexual well-being really means for older adults: A systematic review of the literaturept_PT
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oaire.citation.titleEducational Gerontologypt_PT
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