Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
12-2015
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph. D.
Cooperating University
University of Kentucky
Department
Social Work
Degree Program
Social Work, PhD
Committee Chair
Barbee, Anita
Committee Co-Chair (if applicable)
Lawson, Thomas
Committee Member
Lawson, Thomas
Committee Member
Sar, Bibhuti
Committee Member
Harris, Leslie
Committee Member
Pope, Natalie
Author's Keywords
heterosexual; baby boomers; intimacy; sexual expression; long-term care; life course
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to understand the phenomenon of how heterosexual Baby Boomers define and understand intimacy, sexual expression, along expectations and desires relating to their respective expressions across the lifespan through their individual experiences and reflections. A set of guiding questions were used in a hermeneutic phenomenological qualitative research design. Data was gathered from thirteen subjects (n=13) using the Rappaport Time Line (RTL) that was used to develop individualized semi-structured interviews and follow-up interviews that were professionally transcribed. These were coded to identify emergent themes. Results of the study provided insight into the phenomenon of how heterosexual Baby Boomers define and understand intimacy, sexual expression, expectations and desires relating to their respective expressions across the lifespan.
Recommended Citation
Oak, Charles Shawn, "A phenomenological study of anticipated intimacy and sexual expression needs of aging male and female baby boomers." (2015). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2323.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/2323
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