Research Information About Older Adult Sexuality
Psychology 2306 – Chapter 6 Research Assignment
Instructions: Find a credible article online or in the library about older adult sexuality. Make
sure the article
• discusses sexual practices,
• discusses changes in sexuality, and
• addresses sexual concerns in older adults.
Answer the following questions using the article.
1. What age ranges does your article discuss?_________________________________
2. What percentage of older adults is sexually active, according to your article?
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3. Why have Americans become more interested in older adult sexuality?
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4. List three reasons why sexual functioning declines in adulthood, according to your article.
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5. List three things older adults can do to maintain good sex lives according to your article.
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