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KMID : 0367020140260010058
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Journal of Korean Academic of Adult Nursing
2014 Volume.26 No. 1 p.58 ~ p.66
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Perception of Sex Life and Sexual Desire Coping Behavior according to General Characteristics among the Spouseless Aged
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Choi Eun-Young
Ha Ju-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting the perception of sex life and sexual desire coping behavior among the spouseless elderly.
Methods: The participants were 149 elders who resided in six administrative regions of B city. Data were collected from December 1, 2012 to March 3, 2013 using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe? test, Pearson"s correlation coefficient, and Stepwise multiple regression in a PASW 18.0 program.
Results: Stepwise multiple regression analysis of data indicated that the most likely predictor is gender. Gender, sexual relation, subjective health status and parent-child relationship explained 34% of the variance of perception of sex life. Gender, dating status and age explained 44% of the variance of sexual desire coping behavior.
Conclusion: Based on the study findings, gender and current dating status should be considered to conduct comprehensive sex health care education for healthy sex life of the elderly with no spouse.
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KEYWORD
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Aged, Perception, Sex, Adaptation psychological
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