Affiliation:
1. Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil
2. Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Brasil
3. Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Brasil
Abstract
ABSTRACT Objective to analyze the effects of sexuality on older adults’ self-esteem and quality of life. Method a cross-sectional, web survey, analytical and observational study developed with 519 aged individuals, who filled out four instruments for data collection. The participants were recruited using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. The analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney test, Spearman's correlation and Structural Equation Modeling, with a 95% confidence interval. Results among the sexuality dimensions, the sexual act had a weak effect on self-esteem (SC=0.186; p=0.007) and moderate on quality of life (SC=0.326; p<0.001). The affective relationships dimension had a weak effect both on self-esteem (SC=0.204; p=0.006) and on quality of life (SC=0.186; p=0.03). Finally, the physical and social adversity dimension had a moderate effect both on self-esteem (SC=0.276; p<0.001) and quality of life (SC=0.358; p<0.001). Conclusion it was found that all the sexuality dimensions exerted positive and significant effects on the participants’ self-esteem and quality of life.
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