Exploring the Sexuality of African American Older Women.
Br J Med Med Res
;
2014 Feb; 4(5): 1129-1148
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-175002
ABSTRACT
Aims:
To identify sexually-related themes of the sexuality of older African American women. StudyDesign:
Mixed method. Place and Duration of Study Department of Psychology, California State University Northridge, between July 2009 and June 2011.Methodology:
We included 13 African American older women (57 to 82 years of age), 11 of whom self-identified as heterosexual, one as bisexual, and one as lesbian. We used a semi-structured interview protocol through which we explored some aspects of the respondents’ sexuality (assessed at a superficial level, to be as tactful as possible). Moreover, we collected information on demographics and self-rated physical health. Two co-authors served as coders, and used content analysis to identify the most salient sexuality themes.Results:
Emerging themes were (in order from most to least endorsed) having sexual desire (often unfulfilled); engaging in less sexual activity in older age; experiencing changes in one’s sexual life as a function of absence of a spouse; and exercising control over how one’s sexual life is conducted. Motivated by the paucity of our sexuality data, we have also provided suggestions to scholars interested in conducting more in-depth further research on this topic with older African American women.Conclusion:
Our findings indicate that the common notion that older women are asexual is a myth, while lack of a suitable sexual partner is a problem reported by many African American older women who would otherwise enjoy sexual interaction.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
Br J Med Med Res
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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