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Experience, Meaning, and Identity in Sexuality: A Psychosocial Theory of Sexual Stability and Change
James Horley
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Description for Experience, Meaning, and Identity in Sexuality: A Psychosocial Theory of Sexual Stability and Change
Hardback. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMG; JMS; JMU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 218 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
This book takes the head-scratching out of human sexuality. Personal construct theory provides the foundation for a psychosocial explanation of sexuality that views everyday social interaction as key to the development of sexual identity and desires. The theory developed here accounts for stability and change in sexual identity through an understanding of the importance of experience and the importance of meaning in everyday life. The potential impact of erotica and pornography on sexual desire is discussed, as is the role of social power on sexual behaviour. The variation of sexual expression among individuals-everything from asexuality and sado-masochism to sexual assault-is ... Read more
This book takes the head-scratching out of human sexuality. Personal construct theory provides the foundation for a psychosocial explanation of sexuality that views everyday social interaction as key to the development of sexual identity and desires. The theory developed here accounts for stability and change in sexual identity through an understanding of the importance of experience and the importance of meaning in everyday life. The potential impact of erotica and pornography on sexual desire is discussed, as is the role of social power on sexual behaviour. The variation of sexual expression among individuals-everything from asexuality and sado-masochism to sexual assault-is ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
525 g
Number of Pages
295
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137400956
SKU
V9781137400956
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Ref
99-15
About James Horley
James Horley is Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Alberta, Canada. He has has worked in forensic hospitals, prisons, and community settings as well as teaching at various Canadian universities. His research and clinical work have focused on sex offender assessment and treatment, but Jim has also conducted research on various topics relevant to social science history and ... Read more
Reviews for Experience, Meaning, and Identity in Sexuality: A Psychosocial Theory of Sexual Stability and Change
Experience is very well researched, with extensive citations throughout. ... The authors provide a thorough discussion of the impact of cognition and language, biology, evolution, and culture. ... the book provides a holistic view of human sexuality that is unique and interesting. Psychologists interested in personality, cognition, culture, sexology, and the historians of psychology should find Horley and Clarke's book ... Read more