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A abordagem da sexualidade na intervenção psicoterapêutica: Perspetivas dos psicólogos e psicoterapeutas em Portugal
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Problema: A abordagem da sexualidade na intervenção psicoterapêutica apresenta-se como um desafio para os psicólogos/ psicoterapeutas, sendo uma temática abordada com pouca frequência e um baixo nível de conforto, contrastando com a necessidade de muitos clientes/pacientes em abordar esse assunto em sessão. Objetivos: Descrever o grau de identificação dos psicólogos/psicoterapeutas que exercem atividade em Portugal com uma abordagem positiva da sexualidade; identificar a presença de crenças dogmáticas/estigmatizantes sobre sexualidade; analisar a frequência e grau de conforto com que abordam temas específicos da sexualidade, bem como nas diferenças dessa abordagem face a grupos específicos de pacientes/clientes; e identificar os diferentes fatores facilitadores e/ou inibidores dessa abordagem. Método: A amostra é constituída por 251 participantes com idades compreendidas entre os 23 e os 70 anos. A recolha de dados decorreu totalmente online. Resultados: Os resultados evidenciam diferentes níveis de frequência e conforto na abordagem da sexualidade face a diversos grupos de pacientes/clientes e de temáticas/práticas sexuais. Uma menor frequência e conforto correlacionam-se com menores níveis de sexualidade positiva e maiores níveis de crenças dogmáticas/estigmatizantes, A falta de formação é o principal aspeto apontado como inibidor desse conforto. Conclusão: Uma abordagem positiva da sexualidade e um baixo nível de crenças dogmáticas/estigmatizantes são preditores de uma maior frequência e conforto na abordagem da sexualidade, o mesmo se verificando com um maior nível de aliança terapêutica.
Problem: Addressing sexuality in psychotherapeutic intervention presents a challenge for psychologists/psychotherapists as it is a topic approached infrequently and with low degree of comfort, contrasting with the needs of many clients/patients to explore this topic in session. Objectives: To describe the degree to which psychologists/psychotherapists practicing in Portugal identify with a positive approach to sexuality; to identify the presence of dogmatic/stigmatizing beliefs about sexuality; to analyze the frequency and degree of comfort in the approach to specific sexuality-related topics, as well as the differences in those approaches depending on specific patient/client groups; and to identify the various facilitating and/or inhibiting factors of this approach. Method: The sample consisted of 251 participants aged between 23 and 70 years. Data collection was conducted online. Results: The findings indicate various degrees of frequency and comfort in addressing sexuality with different patient/client groups and sexual topics/practices. This discomfort and less frequency are correlated with lower levels of positive sexuality and higher levels of dogmatic/stigmatizing beliefs. The lack of training is identified as the main factor inhibiting comfort in addressing sexuality. Conclusion: A positive approach to sexuality and a low degree of dogmatic/stigmatizing beliefs are predictors of greater frequency and comfort in addressing sexuality. The same is observed with higher levels of therapeutic alliance.
Problem: Addressing sexuality in psychotherapeutic intervention presents a challenge for psychologists/psychotherapists as it is a topic approached infrequently and with low degree of comfort, contrasting with the needs of many clients/patients to explore this topic in session. Objectives: To describe the degree to which psychologists/psychotherapists practicing in Portugal identify with a positive approach to sexuality; to identify the presence of dogmatic/stigmatizing beliefs about sexuality; to analyze the frequency and degree of comfort in the approach to specific sexuality-related topics, as well as the differences in those approaches depending on specific patient/client groups; and to identify the various facilitating and/or inhibiting factors of this approach. Method: The sample consisted of 251 participants aged between 23 and 70 years. Data collection was conducted online. Results: The findings indicate various degrees of frequency and comfort in addressing sexuality with different patient/client groups and sexual topics/practices. This discomfort and less frequency are correlated with lower levels of positive sexuality and higher levels of dogmatic/stigmatizing beliefs. The lack of training is identified as the main factor inhibiting comfort in addressing sexuality. Conclusion: A positive approach to sexuality and a low degree of dogmatic/stigmatizing beliefs are predictors of greater frequency and comfort in addressing sexuality. The same is observed with higher levels of therapeutic alliance.
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Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada no ISPA – Instituto Universitário, para obtenção de grau de Mestre na especialidade de Psicologia Clínica.
Keywords
Sexualidade Psicoterapia Psicólogo Psicoterapeuta Conforto Sexuality Psychotherapy Psychologist Psychotherapist Comfort