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Sexuality in the older individual.
The Journal of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis
|October 1, 1985
Summary
Older adults represent a growing population, necessitating a re-evaluation of clinical approaches to their sexual health. This study reviews analytic literature and clinical examples concerning sexuality in older individuals.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Sexuality Studies
Background:
- The population aged over 50 and 65 in the United States is rapidly expanding.
- This demographic shift requires a re-evaluation of clinical practices for older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing analytic literature on the sexuality of older individuals.
- To present clinical examples of analytic approaches to sexual problems in older populations.
- To highlight transference and counter-transference phenomena in these treatments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of analytic studies on older adult sexuality.
- Presentation of anonymized clinical case examples.
- Analysis of transference and counter-transference dynamics.
Main Results:
- The analytic literature on older adult sexuality is sparse.
- Clinical examples illustrate effective analytic interventions for sexual issues in older adults.
- Specific transference and counter-transference patterns were identified.
Conclusions:
- Clinical approaches to older adult sexuality require further development.
- Understanding transference and counter-transference is crucial for effective treatment.
- Further research is needed to address the sexual health needs of the aging population.