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Sexuality and disability: a case of occupational injustice
- Authors:
- SAKELLARIOU Dikaios, ALGADO Simo Salvador
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(2), February 2006, pp.69-76.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Sexuality is an integral part of human life; however, people with disabilities often report an unsatisfying sexual life. The aim of this study was both to explore the reasons for the reported unsatisfying life and to reframe it in terms of occupational injustice and denial of participation in meaningful occupation. In-depth interviews were carried out with six men with a spinal cord injury. Thematic analysis was applied to the data and formed the basis for the textural description of the participants' experiences. The study participants generally found that certain societal beliefs and attitudes had an impact on their participation in sexuality-related occupations. They were experiencing occupational injustice as a result of the restriction of engagement in meaningful occupation. Impairment per se was usually not perceived as a barrier to a fulfilling sexual life. The study concluded that occupational therapists should embrace occupational justice as the main purpose of the profession and include issues of sexuality in their agenda.
Sexuality and occupational therapy: exploring the link
- Authors:
- SAKELLARIOU Dikaios, ALGADO Salvador Simo
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(8), August 2006, pp.350-356.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article discusses the relevance of sexuality to holistic health care and contributes to the continuing discussion regarding the legitimacy of sexuality as an area of concern for occupational therapists. The article explores the occupational nature of sexuality and demonstrates its connection with the core concept of occupation. Moreover, considering the importance of spirituality in holistic care, the article also presents an overview of the relationship between sexuality and spirituality and illustrates sexuality as a dynamic identity component. It is proposed that occupational therapists should recognise sexuality and its importance in the individual's life and incorporate it into therapy.