[Sexuality among the elderly: understanding the weight of stereotypes]

Soins Gerontol. 2024 May-Jun;29(167):33-36. doi: 10.1016/j.sger.2024.02.008. Epub 2024 Apr 8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Sexuality is an integral part of health and accompanies human beings throughout their lives. It contributes to well-being and improves quality of life. The social representations conveyed by Western society modulate sexuality and can play a decisive role in the expression of seniors' sexuality.

Keywords: Ehpad; elderly; personne âgée; représentation sociale; santé sexuelle; sexual health; sexuality; sexualité; social representation; stereotype; stéréotype.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sexuality* / psychology
  • Stereotyping*