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Author(s): | Alarcão, V. Almeida, J. Ribeiro, S. Giami, A. |
Date: | 2016 |
Title: | Sexology as a profession in Portugal: sociographical composition and self-nomination of Portuguese sexologists |
Volume: | 28 |
Number: | 1 |
Pages: | 85 - 95 |
ISSN: | 1931-7611 |
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): | 10.1080/19317611.2015.1120841 |
Keywords: | Cross-cultural studies Profession Sexological training Sexology Sexual health |
Abstract: | Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the socio-demographic characteristics, the initial profession and training in sexology, sex therapy and psychotherapeutic techniques of Portuguese sexologists. Methods: As part of an European survey on sexology as a profession (Euro-Sexo), a questionnaire was mailed to all Portuguese sexologists. Results: Portuguese sexologist is in average 43 years old, is mainly female, a non-physician, and has training in sexology. Age, gender, profession, clinical practice and educational background in sexology, research practice in sexology and sexual education made a significant contribution to the prediction of self-nomination as a sexologist. Conclusions: An interesting diversity of sexology professions, from medical to non-medical fields was identified, and its influence on the practice of sexual medicine was discussed. |
Peerreviewed: | yes |
Access type: | Embargoed Access |
Appears in Collections: | CIES-RI - Artigos em revistas científicas internacionais com arbitragem científica |
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