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Older widows' perspectives on sexuality: A life course perspective
Talia Kasif1, Tova Band-Winterstein1
1Department of Gerontology, University of Haifa, Israel.
Older widows navigate complex changes in their sexuality, influenced by life events and societal views. Their sexual identity evolves throughout life, integrating late-life experiences and widowhood.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology of Sexuality
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Sexuality is integral to human experience and well-being.
- Life course events and social factors prompt older widows to re-evaluate their sexuality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how older widows construct and perceive their sexuality across their lifespan.
- To describe the lived experiences of older widows regarding their sexuality.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological-qualitative approach.
- In-depth, semi-structured interviews with 17 widows (aged 62-91).
- Content analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Emergence of three key themes: attitudes towards sexuality (conservative vs. progressive), diverse perceptions of sexuality and identity construction over the life course, and sexual self-perception integrating late life and widowhood.
- Identified continuity and change in sexuality among widows in later life.
Conclusions:
- Sexuality in older widows is dynamic, encompassing both continuity and change.
- The social construction of sexuality warrants deeper investigation in this demographic.
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