Experience, meaning, and identity in sexuality : a psychosocial theory of sexual stability and change / James Horley, Jan Clarke.
2016
BF692
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Title
Experience, meaning, and identity in sexuality : a psychosocial theory of sexual stability and change / James Horley, Jan Clarke.
Author
Horley, James, 1954- author.
ISBN
9781137400963 (electronic book)
113740096X (electronic book)
9781137400956
113740096X (electronic book)
9781137400956
Published
London : Palgrave Macmillan, 2016.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (vi, 295 pages) ; online resource.
Call Number
BF692
Dewey Decimal Classification
155.3
Summary
This book takes the head-scratching out of human sexuality. Personal construct theory provides the foundation for a psychosocial explanation of sexuality that views everyday social interaction as key to the development of sexual identity and desires. The theory developed here accounts for stability and change in sexual identity through an understanding of the importance of experience and the importance of meaning in everyday life. The potential impact of erotica and pornography on sexual desire is discussed, as is the role of social power on sexual behaviour. The variation of sexual expression among individuals—everything from asexuality and sado-masochism to sexual assault—is examined and explained. Formal techniques for changing sexual desires are also presented.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed August 22, 2016)
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Clarke, Jan, author.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. The Nature and Implications of Personal Construct Theory
3. Understanding Multiple Sexualities
4. Social Influence on Sexual Constructs
5. Power Relations in Sexuality
6. Interpreting Sexualised Bodies
The Commodification of Sex
8. Sexual Offenders
9. Changing Sexual Interests, Identities, and Behaviours
10. Final Concerns.
2. The Nature and Implications of Personal Construct Theory
3. Understanding Multiple Sexualities
4. Social Influence on Sexual Constructs
5. Power Relations in Sexuality
6. Interpreting Sexualised Bodies
The Commodification of Sex
8. Sexual Offenders
9. Changing Sexual Interests, Identities, and Behaviours
10. Final Concerns.