Sexual satisfaction predicts quality of life: A study of adult amputees

Andrew S. Walters; Gail M. Williamson

doi:10.1023/A:1023028025712

Sexual satisfaction predicts quality of life: A study of adult amputees

Andrew S. Walters, Gail M. Williamson

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Abstract

Research provides ample evidence that limb amputation poses serious threats to psychological and psychosocial adjustment. However, very little is known about the effect of amputation on sexual activity. In this study, 77 amputees completed measures assessing a variety of amputation-related, functional status, and psychological variables. Satisfaction with one's sexual relationships with others predicted overall quality of life. Results are discussed in terms of implications for interventions aimed at improving adjustment to limb amputation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	103-115
Number of pages	13
Journal	Sexuality and Disability
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1023028025712
State	Published - Jul 14 1998
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Amputation
Quality of life
Sexuality and disability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation

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Walters, A. S., & Williamson, G. M. (1998). Sexual satisfaction predicts quality of life: A study of adult amputees. Sexuality and Disability, 16(2), 103-115. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1023028025712

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