Dancing with the Daunting: An Analysis of the Challenges in Dating and Maintaining Heterosexual Dyadic Relationships in Older Adulthooddoi:10.29173/CJFY29623Elaine TranUniversity of Alberta Libraries
Abstract Previous research has suggested that sexually aggressive behavior and sexual HIV risk behavior are associated. Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a well-established risk factor for both types of problematic sexual behavior. Negative affect (i.e., anxiety, depression, and anger) is a less we...
We identified two overarching relationship themes: contradictions between relationship expectations and desires and life circumstances that negated such ideals, and relationship challenges. Within the contradictions theme, we discovered six subthemes: a good man is hard to find; sex can be currency used...
(3) Challenges in seeking sexuality information and services among adolescents; and (4) Educational needs among adolescents related to sexuality.Conclusions:Lack of social support, unmet needs for accessible adolescent-friendly sexual health services, counseling, and age-appropriate information may be ...