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The Relation between Sex Perception, Sex Life Satisfaction, and Life Satisfaction of the Elderly  

Kim, Chun-Mi (Department of Nursing, Sunmoon University)
Lee, Hung-Sa (Department of Nursing, Daegu Haany University)
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Research in Community and Public Health Nursing / v.21, no.3, 2010 , pp. 282-291 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relation between sex perception, sexual life satisfaction, and life satisfaction of the elderly. Methods: The respondents were 227 elders aged over 65. Data were collected from February 10 to December 15, 2007 by interviews and questionnaires. Results: Of the respondents, 18.8% still had sex life and 25.5% wanted to have a date. The main reason to have a date was to relieve loneliness, and the percentage of those who wanted a date was 58.3. The perception level of sex life was 2.27 (men: 2.51, women: 2.14), the satisfaction level of sex life was 2.74 (men: 2.89, women: 2.64), and the level of life satisfaction was 2.98 (men: 3.10, women: 2.92). There was a positive correlation between the perception level of sex life and the satisfaction level of sex life; a positive correlation between the satisfaction level of sex life and the level of life satisfaction; and no correlation between the perception level of sex life and the level of life satisfaction. Conclusion: This study provides a base supporting the usefulness of various nursing intervention programs to enhance the quality of life through making elderly people have a positive perception of sex life.
Keywords
Aged; Sexuality;
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