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What is clinical sexuality?
1Department of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1995
Summary
Sexuality is defined by eight themes, evolving from 1970s sex therapy. This overview examines the limitations of current theories and medical practices in addressing sexual concerns.
Area of Science:
- Human sexuality studies
- Medical humanities
Background:
- The field of human sexuality has rapidly evolved since its inception as
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive definition of sexuality through an analysis of eight overlapping themes.
- To provide a historical overview of the development of sexuality studies, tracing its origins to
- Main_Methods
Main Methods:
- Thematic analysis of existing literature on sexuality.
- Historical review of the evolution of sex therapy and related fields.
Main Results:
- A multi-faceted definition of sexuality encompassing eight interconnected themes.
- Identification of the historical trajectory of sexuality as an academic and clinical field.
Conclusions:
- Current theoretical frameworks, behavioral science approaches, and medical practices have limitations in fully addressing complex sexual concerns.
- Further development is needed to enhance the understanding and treatment of human sexuality issues.