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A presente investigação aborda a temática da sexualidade e expressão sexual das
mulheres com experiência de doença mental. O estudo pretende, a partir do método de
investigação colaborativa e da análise temática, obter conhecimento e fornecer uma visão
geral quanto a vivência da sexualidade e expressão sexual deste grupo. A pertinência se
dá pela limitação da bibliografia existente na área no que diz respeito a população
feminina e a métodos qualitativos de pesquisa.
O instrumento utilizado foi a entrevista semiestruturada, construída em
colaboração com o Grupo de Mulheres da AEIPS (Associação para o Estudo e Integração
Psicossocial), e foram realizadas e analisadas respostas individuais de 10 mulheres
participantes. A análise temática identificou 3 categorias principais baseadas no tema da
Sexualidade (Obstáculos, Características e Orientação para o Futuro), que possibilitaram
melhor entendimento das necessidades não atendidas em relação à sexualidade, expressão
sexual e intimidade desta população.
Os resultados encontrados permitiram reconhecer a mulher com experiência de
doença mental como uma pessoa sexual, com experiências e vivências específicas, porém
com valores e direitos sexuais frequentemente ignorados e incompreendidos. O estudo
encontrou também a influência da construção dos relacionamentos íntimos e românticos
para uma vivência positiva da sexualidade e a importância da questão reprodutiva por trás
da expressão sexual das mulheres com experiência de doença mental.
Foi possível concluir que a expressão sexual tem influência no recovery das
mulheres com experiência de doença mental, e que este grupo demonstra disponibilidade
e interesse em contribuir com conhecimentos que podem vir a possibilitá-las uma
vivência mais digna da própria sexualidade.
ABSTRACT: This research addresses the issue of sexuality and sexual expression among women who have experienced mental illness. Using the collaborative research method and thematic analysis, the study aims to gain knowledge and provide an overview of this group's experience of sexuality. Its relevance is due to the limited bibliography in the area concerning the female population. The instrument used was a semi-structured interview, conducted in collaboration with the Women's Group of AEIPS (Association for Psychosocial Study and Integration), and the individual responses of 10 participating women were analyzed. The thematic analysis identified 3 main categories based on the theme of Sexuality (Obstacles, Characteristics and Guidelines for the Future), which enabled a better understanding of the unmet needs in relation to sexuality and intimacy in this population. The results made it possible to recognize women with mental illness as sexual persons, with specific experiences, but with sexual values and rights that are often ignored and misunderstood. The study also found the influence of building healthy intimate and loving relationships on the positive experience of sexuality and the importance of the reproductive issue behind sexual expression. It was possible to conclude that sexual expression has an influence on the recovery of women with experience of mental illness, and that this group shows willingness and interest in contributing knowledge that could enable them to experience their sexuality with greater dignity.
ABSTRACT: This research addresses the issue of sexuality and sexual expression among women who have experienced mental illness. Using the collaborative research method and thematic analysis, the study aims to gain knowledge and provide an overview of this group's experience of sexuality. Its relevance is due to the limited bibliography in the area concerning the female population. The instrument used was a semi-structured interview, conducted in collaboration with the Women's Group of AEIPS (Association for Psychosocial Study and Integration), and the individual responses of 10 participating women were analyzed. The thematic analysis identified 3 main categories based on the theme of Sexuality (Obstacles, Characteristics and Guidelines for the Future), which enabled a better understanding of the unmet needs in relation to sexuality and intimacy in this population. The results made it possible to recognize women with mental illness as sexual persons, with specific experiences, but with sexual values and rights that are often ignored and misunderstood. The study also found the influence of building healthy intimate and loving relationships on the positive experience of sexuality and the importance of the reproductive issue behind sexual expression. It was possible to conclude that sexual expression has an influence on the recovery of women with experience of mental illness, and that this group shows willingness and interest in contributing knowledge that could enable them to experience their sexuality with greater dignity.
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Dissertação de Mestrado realizada sob a orientação
do Professor Doutor José Henrique Pinheiro Ornelas,
apresentada no Ispa – Instituto Universitário para
obtenção de grau de Mestre na especialidade de
Psicologia Clínica.
Keywords
Mulheres Experiência de Doença Mental Expressão Sexual Sexualidade Investigação Colaborativa Recovery Análise Temática Women Experience of Mental Illness Sexual Expression Sexuality Collaborative Research Recovery Thematic Analysis