INTIMATE AND MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS - AN INSIDERS PERSPECTIVE

Authors
YOSHIDA KK
Citation
Kk. Yoshida, INTIMATE AND MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS - AN INSIDERS PERSPECTIVE, Sexuality and disability, 12(3), 1994, pp. 179-189
Citations number
27
Journal title
Sexuality and disability → ACNP
ISSN journal
01461044
Volume
12
Issue
3
Year of publication
1994
Pages
179 - 189
Database
ISI
SICI code
0146-1044(1994)12:3<179:IAMR-A>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
In this paper, the experiences of 28 men with a spinal cord injury (pa raplegia) regarding meeting significant others and decisions about lon g term relationships are discussed. Potential relationships were viewe d along five major themes: 1) acceptance of the individual; 2) awarene ss and assistance with accessibility; 3) altered divisions of labour; 4) the comfort of sexuality and 5) long term plans. Individual experie nces are influenced by prevailing views of sexuality and marital roles .