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Constructing a sex and marital therapy frame: ways to help couples deconstruct sexual problems
1Marital and Family Clinic, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11550.
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This study integrates sex therapy with marital and family therapy. It proposes a new model using social constructionism, focusing on sexual meaning systems and scripts for enhanced couple therapy.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- A need exists for integrating marital and family therapy with sex therapy.
- Social constructionism is increasingly influential in marital and family therapy.
- Traditional sex therapy models may not fully address relational and contextual factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an integrated model of sex therapy and marital therapy.
- To introduce a social constructionist perspective into sex therapy.
- To utilize concepts of sexual meaning systems and sexual scripts within an integrated therapeutic framework.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual paper proposing a theoretical model.
- Application of social constructionist principles to sex and couple therapy.
- Integration of existing theories in marital/family therapy and sex therapy.
Main Results:
- Presents an alternative to traditional sex therapy models.
- Offers a framework for understanding sexual issues within relationship contexts.
- Highlights the utility of sexual meaning systems and scripts in therapy.
Conclusions:
- An integrated approach combining sex therapy and marital therapy is feasible and beneficial.
- Social constructionism provides a valuable lens for sex and couple therapy.
- The proposed model offers a novel perspective for clinicians and researchers.