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Learning about Sex in Later Life: Sources of Education and Older Australian Adults

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Title: Learning about Sex in Later Life: Sources of Education and Older Australian Adults
Language: English
Authors: Fileborn, Bianca, Lyons, Anthony, Hinchliff, Sharron, Brown, Graham, Heywood, Wendy, Minichiello, Victor
Source: Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning. 2017 17(2):165-179.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2017
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sex Education, Older Adults, Adult Education, Qualitative Research, Information Sources, Information Seeking, Learning Experience, Well Being, Sexuality, Semi Structured Interviews
Geographic Terms: Australia
DOI: 10.1080/14681811.2016.1273829
ISSN: 1468-1811
Abstract: This paper examines the preferred sexuality education sources of older Australian adults in later life. Drawing on findings from qualitative interviews with 30 men and 23 women aged 60 years and older, we consider the sources that participants currently use, or would like to use, in seeking information about sex. Where relevant, we examine participants' experiences of learning about sex in later life using different sources, and the impact these had on their sexual expression, pleasure and well-being. Preferred sources of information include the Internet, the media, health care providers, books and workshops or discussion groups. A substantial number of participants did not actively seek information on sex. For those who had, these educational endeavours could profoundly shape their sexual practices. As such, learning about sex should be viewed as a lifelong endeavour. Our findings carry important implications for the development and delivery of sexuality education for older adults.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 35
Entry Date: 2017
Accession Number: EJ1130758
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This paper examines the preferred sexuality education sources of older Australian adults in later life. Drawing on findings from qualitative interviews with 30 men and 23 women aged 60 years and older, we consider the sources that participants currently use, or would like to use, in seeking information about sex. Where relevant, we examine participants' experiences of learning about sex in later life using different sources, and the impact these had on their sexual expression, pleasure and well-being. Preferred sources of information include the Internet, the media, health care providers, books and workshops or discussion groups. A substantial number of participants did not actively seek information on sex. For those who had, these educational endeavours could profoundly shape their sexual practices. As such, learning about sex should be viewed as a lifelong endeavour. Our findings carry important implications for the development and delivery of sexuality education for older adults.
ISSN:1468-1811
DOI:10.1080/14681811.2016.1273829