Sexological Systems Theory: an ecological model and assessment approach for sex therapy

Current modalities of sex therapy, consisting of both cognitive-behavioral and systemic approaches, show moderate results. Yet the very fact that such results are at times inconsistent or incomplete indicates that something is lacking in treatment. The present paper suggests that such inadequacies m...

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Published in:Sexual and relationship therapy 2011-05, Vol.26 (2), p.127-144
Main Authors: Jones, Kathryn E., Meneses da Silva, Aurora M., Soloski, Kristy L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assessment
bioecological systems
Bronfenbrenner
Diagrams
Ecological models
marriage and family therapy
Psychoeducational treatment
Sex therapy
sexual development
Sexuality
theory
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Summary:Current modalities of sex therapy, consisting of both cognitive-behavioral and systemic approaches, show moderate results. Yet the very fact that such results are at times inconsistent or incomplete indicates that something is lacking in treatment. The present paper suggests that such inadequacies may be a result of a lack of focus on all aspects of sexuality as biopsychosocially determined within current modalities. The Sexological Systems Model proposes sexuality as a developmental process similar to Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Systems Model. The Sexological Systems Diagram is introduced as an intervention for both assessment and psychoeducation for couples presenting for sex therapy. Information obtained through facilitating the Sexological Systems Diagram can be used by the therapist to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
ISSN:1468-1994
1468-1749
DOI:10.1080/14681994.2011.574688