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Este trabalho tem como objectivo estudar a sexualidade e o suporte social num grupo
populacional da terceira idade.
Foram seleccionados 119 participantes (com idades compreendidas entre os 65-88 anos), de
ambos os géneros, pertencentes à classe média e/ou média-alta.
Foram utilizados os seguintes instrumentos: Questionário Sócio-Demográfico, Questionário
Da Vida Sexual Depois dos 60 Anos, Questionário sobre a Qualidade das Relações Íntimas e
Questionário de Suporte Social – SSQ6. Fez-se uma comparação entre os géneros e os grupos
de participantes com e sem parceiro sexual; os resultados mostraram diferenças
estatisticamente significativas ao nível de algumas dimensões da sexualidade.
Relativamente ao suporte social, embora sem diferenças significativas observadas, os
participantes divergem face às fontes de apoio recebido.
ABSTRACT: This work aims to study sexuality and social support in the population group of seniors. We selected 119 participants (aged 65-88 years) of both sexes, belonging to the middle class and/or medium-high. We used the following instruments: Socio-Demographic Questionnaire, Questionnaire Sexual Life After 60 Years, Questionnaire of Intimate Relationsships & Social Support Questionnaire – SSQ6. There was a comparison between genders and groups of participants with and without sexual partner, the results showed statistically significant differences in terms of some dimensions of sexuality. Relatively social support, but no significant differences observed, the participants disagree over the sources of support.
ABSTRACT: This work aims to study sexuality and social support in the population group of seniors. We selected 119 participants (aged 65-88 years) of both sexes, belonging to the middle class and/or medium-high. We used the following instruments: Socio-Demographic Questionnaire, Questionnaire Sexual Life After 60 Years, Questionnaire of Intimate Relationsships & Social Support Questionnaire – SSQ6. There was a comparison between genders and groups of participants with and without sexual partner, the results showed statistically significant differences in terms of some dimensions of sexuality. Relatively social support, but no significant differences observed, the participants disagree over the sources of support.
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Idosos Envelhecimento Sexualidade Afectividade Suporte social Qualidade de vida Elderly Aging Sexuality Affectivity Social support Quality of life