Research Catalog

Title

Psychological perspectives on sexual problems : new directions in theory and practice / edited by Jane M. Ussher and Christine D. Baker.

Publication

London ; New York : Routledge, 1993.

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Additional Authors

• Ussher, Jane M., 1961-
• Baker, Christine D.

Description

x, 272 pages : illustrations; 25 cm

Summary

"Sexuality has always been conceptualised as a potential problem. The regulation of sexuality and the distinction between normality (healthy sexuality) and abnormality (sexual problem) has a long history, in which psychologists have been deeply involved. Yet all attempts to develop a single psychology of sexual problems are fraught with difficulties. There has also been much criticism of the idea of a psychology of sexuality, and of dysfunction, particularly from authorities in psychoanalysis and feminism. In Psychological Perspectives on Sexual Problems these controversies and debates are critically examined, while also addressing the need for individuals with difficulties associated with sexuality to receive help. Psychological theories associated with sexuality and sexual problems are examined, along with examples of positive and empowering practice with groups of individuals whose sexuality is often marginalised by psychologists. These include people with learning difficulties or physical disabilities, sex offenders, injecting drug users, gay men with AIDS, and women with eating disorders."

Subject

• Sex therapy > Philosophy
• Psychosexual disorders
• Sex (Psychology)
• Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological > psychology
• Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological > therapy
• Psychologie
• Sexualstörung
• Seksuele problemen
• Psychologische aspecten
• Sexualität
• Sexualtherapie
• Sex therapy
• sexualité - troubles

Genre/Form

• Aufsatzsammlung
• [Études diverses]

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contents

The construction of female sexual problems: regulating sex, regulating woman / Jane M. Ussher -- The seeds of masculine sexuality / Stephen Frosh -- Public values and private beliefs: why do women refer themselves for sex therapy? / Paula Nicolson -- Sexual problems in women with eating disorders / Padmal de Silva -- A cognitive-behavioural model for the formulation and treatment of sexual dysfunction / Christine D. Baker -- Sexuality, sexual problems, and people with learning difficulties / Jan Burns -- Sexuality and disability / Chris Williams -- psychological perspectives on working with sex offenders / Derek Perkins -- Sex and the injecting drug user / Geraldine Mulleady -- Sex, love, and relationships: issues and problems for gay men in the AIDS era / Heather George.

ISBN

• 0415055083
• 9780415055086
• 0415055091
• 9780415055093

LCCN

• 92013346
• http://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb374081247

OCLC

• ocm25631330
• 25631330
• SCSB-1976384

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library