Out of sight, out of mind : an exploration of the sexuality experiences of women with enduring mental illness : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University

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dc.contributor.authorDavison, Joanna
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-15T01:19:41Z
dc.date.available2017-05-15T01:19:41Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.description.abstractThis thesis explores the sexuality experiences of women with enduring mental illness. Sexuality is a complex and important aspect of a person's health and well-being. Yet, health professionals seem generally reluctant to discuss sexuality related issues, and few research studies have explored the sexuality of women with enduring mental illness. The aim of this research was to gain a deeper understanding about these women's sexuality experiences, including how they would like health professionals to address this aspect of their lives. Eight women were interviewed individually, and then together as a focus group. Working from a feminist theoretical perspective, the interview transcripts were analysed thematically. All the women considered their sexuality an essential component of their identity. However, powerful interlocking systems controlled and influenced how the women expressed their sexuality, often marginalising, and positioning them as 'Other'. The women's experiences highlight the need for mental health professionals to recognise that sexuality is an important aspect of a person's care and recovery. Mental health professionals need to offer services that enable women with enduring mental illness to openly discuss their sexuality.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/10957
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectMental illnessen_US
dc.subjectSex factorsen_US
dc.subjectWomen -- Mental healthen_US
dc.subjectSociological aspectsen_US
dc.subjectMentally ill women -- Services foren_US
dc.titleOut of sight, out of mind : an exploration of the sexuality experiences of women with enduring mental illness : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey Universityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorDavison, Joannaen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineNursingen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Philosophy (M. Phil.)en_US
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