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Attitudes of medium-secure unit staff towards the sexuality of people with learning disabilities

Yool, Linda, Langdon, Peter E., Garner, Kiran (2003) Attitudes of medium-secure unit staff towards the sexuality of people with learning disabilities. Sexuality and Disability, 21 (2). pp. 137-150. ISSN 0146-1044. (doi:10.1023/A:1025499417787) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:36131)

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Abstract

The attitudes of staff toward the sexuality of adults with learning disabilities within a medium-secure hospital within the United Kingdom were examined using qualitative research methods. Four interviews were conducted with staff members of both sexes from differing occupations. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using a method adapted from Worthen and McNeill (1996). The analysis revealed that staff members generally held liberal attitudes with respect to the sexuality and masturbation. However, with respect to sexual intercourse, homosexual relationships, and the involvement of adults with learning disabilities in decisions regarding their own sexuality, less liberal attitudes were detected. Concern was also noted with respect to the attitudes of female staff members towards the sexuality of adults with learning disabilities who have committed sexual offences. Training issues were also identified and implications for the service were discussed.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1023/A:1025499417787
Uncontrolled keywords: sexuality; attitudes; learning disabilities; secure unit; qualitative methods; sexual offending
Subjects: H Social Sciences
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Tizard
Depositing User: Peter Langdon
Date Deposited: 11 Nov 2013 12:57 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:13 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/36131 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Langdon, Peter E..

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