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 | |
| State | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Amputation
- Quality of life
- Sexuality and disability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Health Professions(all)
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Sexual satisfaction predicts quality of life : A study of adult amputees. / Walters, Andrew S; Williamson, Gail M.
In: Sexuality and Disability, Vol. 16, No. 2, 1998, p. 103-115.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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