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An assessment approach to couples with sexual problems.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|February 1, 1985
Summary
This study outlines a comprehensive sexual health assessment for couples, emphasizing individual and relationship factors. It highlights the importance of socialization and supra-biological influences for effective treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Human Sexuality
- Clinical Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Couples frequently present with sexual complaints.
- Existing assessment models may oversimplify the etiology of sexual dysfunction.
- A holistic approach is needed to address the complexity of sexual health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a detailed assessment approach for couples experiencing sexual complaints.
- To emphasize the integration of individual, relational, and socio-cultural factors.
- To propose a framework for prioritizing etiological factors in treatment planning.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a multidimensional assessment framework at the McMaster Human Sexuality Clinic.
- Considered individual factors: intrapersonal, biological, sexual socialization, gender role socialization, and sexual orientation.
- Evaluated couple factors: relationship dynamics, sexual behaviors, attitudes, and responses.
Main Results:
- Sexual socialization and gender role socialization are critical assessment components.
- The organic versus functional dichotomy is deemed misleading.
- Prioritization of biological and supra-biological factors is essential for understanding symptom production.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive assessment integrating biological and psychosocial factors is crucial for couples with sexual complaints.
- Emphasis on socialization and gender roles informs more effective treatment strategies.
- A prioritized approach to etiological factors guides personalized therapeutic interventions.