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. 1982 Feb;11(1):11-21.
doi: 10.1007/BF01541362.

Sexual interest, attitudes, knowledge, and sexual history in relation to sexual behavior in the institutionalized aged

C B White

Sexual interest, attitudes, knowledge, and sexual history in relation to sexual behavior in the institutionalized aged

C B White. Arch Sex Behav. 1982 Feb.

Abstract

Although the idea that sexuality is a lifelong need is gaining greater research support and greater acceptability to the general public, few consider the institutionalized aged as having sexual needs or being able to benefit from sexual intimacy. The research presented here indicates that sexual activity in the institutionalized aged is related to their attitudes and behavior toward sexuality and to their sexual interest level and prior frequency of sexual activity. Institutionalized aged persons evidence sexual needs and do engage in sexual behavior.

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