Southall, D and COMBES, Helen (2020) Clinical psychologists views about talking with people with psychosis about sexuality and intimacy: A Q methodological study. Sexual and Relationship Therapy. pp. 1-26. ISSN 1468-1994
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Sexual and relationship needs of people with psychosis are generally overlooked despite established psychosocial benefits and reduced risk of relapse. Despite mental health professionals’ reluctance to initiate conversations about sexuality and intimacy with service-users, people with psychosis and their support networks have indicated their desire for professionals to address intimate topics. Clinical psychologists are specifically trained to address complex psychological issues; however, no research to date has explored their views around discussing sexuality and intimacy. Q-methodology was used to explore clinical psychologists’ personal and professional views about discussing sexuality and intimacy with people with psychosis. 27 clinical psychologists completed Q-sorts. Varimax rotation revealed three factors with distinct views; a majority perspective that highlighted the normality of sexuality and intimacy for people with psychosis and the acceptability of such conversations in clinical work for practitioners, a view focused on concerns about the appropriateness of discussing sexuality and the possibility that conversations could lead to increased risk, and a view that related to concerns about competency in addressing intimate subjects. The practical and clinical implications are discussed in terms of training need and limited access to sexual health services.
Item Type: | Article |
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Additional Information: | “This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Sexual and Relationship Therapy on 2 May 2020, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/14681994.2020.1749255.” |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | Intimate relationships, sexual need, psychosis, mental health, discussing sexuality, psychological assessment |
Faculty: | School of Life Sciences and Education > Psychology |
Depositing User: | Helen COMBES |
Date Deposited: | 06 Oct 2020 15:16 |
Last Modified: | 24 Feb 2023 13:59 |
URI: | https://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/id/eprint/6425 |