| Title: | Education against ageism, stereotypes and gerontophobia about the sexuality of older adults (development of a model for integrated promotion of sexual life of older adults) |
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| Authors: | ID Petek, Karmen (Author)
ID Goriup, Jana (Author) |
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| Files: |  https://journals.um.si/index.php/medicine/article/view/5505
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Unknown |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | UZUM - University of Maribor Press
PF - Faculty of Law
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| Abstract: | This study aims to develop an educational model and guidelines for promoting sexual health in older adults (55+), addressing ageism, stereotypes, and gerontophobia. Despite its significance for successful aging, sexual health in older adults is often neglected. The study involved 651 participants (aged 55-75) and used a quantitative approach, examining factors like health status, sexual activity, and education through an online survey. Key findings include a positive correlation between health and sexual satisfaction (r = 0.2 to 0.4, p < 0.001) and the importance of sexual knowledge in life satisfaction (F = 90.027; p < 0.001). Results underline the need for tailored educational programs and open discussions on sexuality. The proposed model aims to improve sexual well-being and overall quality of life, promoting a holistic approach to sexual health care to older adults. These findings are relevant for shaping policies and interventions in Slovenia and globally.Ta študija si prizadeva razviti izobraževalni model in smernice za spodbujanje spolnega zdravja starejših odraslih (55+), pri čemer se osredotoča na vprašanja starizma, stereotipov in gerontofobije. Kljub njegovemu pomenu za uspešno staranje je spolno zdravje starejših pogosto zanemarjeno. V raziskavi je sodelovalo 651 udeležencev (starih od 55 do 75 let), uporabljena pa je bila kvantitativna metoda, ki je s spletno anketo proučevala dejavnike, kot so zdravstveno stanje, spolna aktivnost in izobrazba. Ključne ugotovitve vključujejo pozitivno korelacijo med zdravjem in spolnim zadovoljstvom (r = 0,2 do 0,4; p < 0,001) ter pomen spolnega znanja za življenjsko zadovoljstvo (F = 90,027; p < 0,001). Rezultati poudarjajo potrebo po prilagojenih izobraževalnih programih in odprtih razpravah o spolnosti. Predlagani model je usmerjen v izboljšanje spolnega blagostanja in splošne kakovosti življenja ter spodbuja celostni pristop k spolnemu zdravju starejših. Ugotovitve so pomembne za oblikovanje politik in intervencij v Sloveniji in po svetu. |
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| Keywords: | older adults, sexuality, stereotypes, activity, withdrawal, satisfaction |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 01.10.2025 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 375-404 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 18, no. 2 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-96374  |
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| UDC: | 613.88:364.65 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2463-7955 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 262634243 |
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| DOI: | 10.18690/mls.18.2.375-404.2025 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 02.02.2026 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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