Surveys on Sexual Dysfunction among the Elderly

Scientific surveys are a way of uncovering some problems that could be facing specific group in the society. They are aimed at showing possible alternatives or other ways out through which the prevalent problem can be addressed (Laumann & Waite, 2008). It assists in improval of quality of life for the target group and as well allows future mitigation of the same problem.

Aim of the Survey

The essence of the study targeted at examining the prevalence of problems related to sexual health in the community and affecting the different sociodemographic classes (Laumann & Waite, 2008). It major target as also to expose the risk factors for problems that characterized specifically the elderly group.

The Results

Sexual health problems especially among the aged was found to be not an inevitable result from aging. It, however, is as a result of the presence of several life stressors to the ailing individual in the various domains across their lives (Laumann & Waite, 2008). It may vary depending on the gender whereby older females have a highly sensitive anatomy whose sexual functionality increases with a rise in the threshold of life stressors. The greatest contributing factors to sexual dysfunction have been found to be poor mental health as well as dissatisfaction in the concerned groups’ marital institutions (Laumann & Waite, 2008). The NSHAP outcomes unearthed that poorly developed mental health among the women have been reported to have serious health implications on the same gender. The above fact is, however, less consistent amongst the men to problems relating to sexual dissatisfaction at that critical age (Laumann & Waite, 2008).

Researching Organization

Organization carrying out the Research

Statistical analysis of the shown data for the period between 2005–2006 National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP)

Demographics of the Research

It is an American probability sample survey collection arena for about 1,550 women as well as 1,455 men aged 57–85 at the time the interview was conducted. As indicated above there is a slight variation

Method of Data Collection

The interview was the main method for the collection of data.

Questions for the Interview

The data gathered from the statistics was carried put through the dichotomous key methodology and for this case it had about 7 response items used to respond to the asked questions (Laumann & Waite, 2008). The items used to collect response were altered to ascertain degree to ensure and guarantee comprehensive data gathering for the same (Laumann & Waite, 2008).

  1. Total eradication of sexual drive.
  2. Problem of erection sustenance.
  • Early climaxing.
  1. Inability of an individual to reach orgasm.
  2. Experiencing pain during intercourse.
  3. The tendency to find sex lacking pleasure.
  • Anxiety when one is required to perform.

Other questions to include

  1. Preparedness of the anatomy of partners to engage in the act.
  2. Contribution of both partners towards each other fulfillment.

Problems with the Survey

The survey the underlying chemistry in sexual health matters. It should have indulged in study of sex hormones levels and concentration in the subject in the study (Laumann & Waite, 2008). It would have been a guaranteed way to uncover other psychological problem that could be affecting the study group. There as well should have been an adequately researched control group.

Survey Uniqueness

The research borrowed from previously researched materials from the GSSAB (the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors) a previous compilation of attitude towards sex gathered from 29 countries globally (Laumann & Waite, 2008).

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