Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)

Korean Society of Adult Nursing (한국성인간호학회)
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Perception of Sex Life and Sexual Desire Coping Behavior according to General Characteristics among the Spouseless Aged

무배우자 노인의 일반적 특성에 따른 성생활 인식과 성 욕구 대처행동

  • Received : 2013.07.22
  • Accepted : 2014.02.02
  • Published : 2014.02.28
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Abstract

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, Scheff$\acute{e}$ 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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