The couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old Age

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Autor(a) principal: Arias, Claudia Josefina
Data de Publicação: 2013
Outros Autores: Polizzi, Luciana
Tipo de documento: Artigo
Idioma: eng
Título da fonte: Revista Kairós (Online)
Texto Completo: https://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/kairos/article/view/17535
Resumo: The aim of this paper is to analyze: 1) couple relationships – support functions and characteristics of the relationships – and their difference by gender, and 2) changes that occur in those relationships and in sexual activity in older heterosexual adults in the 65-85 age range. The subjects of the analysis were intentionally selected and the data has been collected in structured and semi-structured interviews. The results obtained by quantitative and qualitative analysis show that the couple relationship in old age fulfills functions such as emotional support, companionship and cognitive advice. Analysis by gender shows significant differences in 4 out of the 5 support functions that were explored. Among the changes that take place in old age, the decrease of frequency in sexual activity appears in the first place, though the level of satisfaction is maintained; and fellowship, mutual care and positive affect in relation to the partner increase.
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spelling The couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old AgeThe couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old AgeO relacionamento do casal - funções de apoio e sexualidade na velhiceCouple RelationshipSexualityElderlyRelacionamento do casalSexualidadeIdosoThe aim of this paper is to analyze: 1) couple relationships – support functions and characteristics of the relationships – and their difference by gender, and 2) changes that occur in those relationships and in sexual activity in older heterosexual adults in the 65-85 age range. The subjects of the analysis were intentionally selected and the data has been collected in structured and semi-structured interviews. The results obtained by quantitative and qualitative analysis show that the couple relationship in old age fulfills functions such as emotional support, companionship and cognitive advice. Analysis by gender shows significant differences in 4 out of the 5 support functions that were explored. Among the changes that take place in old age, the decrease of frequency in sexual activity appears in the first place, though the level of satisfaction is maintained; and fellowship, mutual care and positive affect in relation to the partner increase.O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar: 1) as relações de casal - funções de apoio e as características das relações - e sua diferença por sexo; e 2) as mudanças que ocorrem nesses relacionamentos e em atividade sexual em adultos heterossexuais mais velhos na faixa etária de 65-85 anos. Os sujeitos da análise foram intencionalmente selecionados e os dados foram coletados em entrevistas estruturadas e semi-estruturadas. Os resultados obtidos pelo programa quantitativo e qualitativo de análise evidenciam que o relacionamento do casal na velhice cumpre funções como apoio emocional, companheirismo e aconselhamento cognitivo. A análise por gênero mostra diferenças significativas em 4 das 5 funções de apoio que foram exploradas. Entre as mudanças que ocorrem na velhice, a diminuição da frequência da atividade sexual aparece em primeiro lugar, embora o nível de satisfação seja mantido, assim como o companheirismo, o cuidado mútuo e o afeto positivo em relação ao parceiro.Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo2013-12-16info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/kairos/article/view/1753510.23925/2176-901X.2013v16iEspecial15p27-48Revista Kairós-Gerontologia; v. 16 (2013): Número Especial 15 - Eroticism/Sexuality and Old Age; 27-482176-901X1516-2567reponame:Revista Kairós (Online)instname:Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)instacron:PUC_SPenghttps://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/kairos/article/view/17535/13048Arias, Claudia JosefinaPolizzi, Lucianainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2019-11-29T00:33:13Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/17535Revistahttp://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/kairosPRIhttps://revistas.pucsp.br/kairos/oaikairos@pucsp.br||flalodo@terra.com.br|| contato@openjournalsolutions.com.br2176-901X1516-2567opendoar:2019-11-29T00:33:13Revista Kairós (Online) - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)false
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv The couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old Age
The couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old AgeO relacionamento do casal - funções de apoio e sexualidade na velhice
title The couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old Age
spellingShingle The couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old Age
Arias, Claudia Josefina
Couple Relationship
Sexuality
Elderly
Relacionamento do casal
Sexualidade
Idoso
title_short The couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old Age
title_full The couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old Age
title_fullStr The couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old Age
title_full_unstemmed The couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old Age
title_sort The couple relationship - support functions and sexuality in Old Age
author Arias, Claudia Josefina
author_facet Arias, Claudia Josefina
Polizzi, Luciana
author_role author
author2 Polizzi, Luciana
author2_role author
dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Arias, Claudia Josefina
Polizzi, Luciana
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Couple Relationship
Sexuality
Elderly
Relacionamento do casal
Sexualidade
Idoso
topic Couple Relationship
Sexuality
Elderly
Relacionamento do casal
Sexualidade
Idoso
description The aim of this paper is to analyze: 1) couple relationships – support functions and characteristics of the relationships – and their difference by gender, and 2) changes that occur in those relationships and in sexual activity in older heterosexual adults in the 65-85 age range. The subjects of the analysis were intentionally selected and the data has been collected in structured and semi-structured interviews. The results obtained by quantitative and qualitative analysis show that the couple relationship in old age fulfills functions such as emotional support, companionship and cognitive advice. Analysis by gender shows significant differences in 4 out of the 5 support functions that were explored. Among the changes that take place in old age, the decrease of frequency in sexual activity appears in the first place, though the level of satisfaction is maintained; and fellowship, mutual care and positive affect in relation to the partner increase.
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