Abstract
This article presents qualitative research data about the sexuality of men and teenage boys with moderate to profound intellectual
disability. Research findings pointed to a conditional construct of sexuality based within a biopsychosocial framework. The
notion Conditionally Sexual represents the perceived limitations, within a rights-based discourse, of these men and teenage boys’ sexuality. The limitations
to person-centred service delivery from a policy vacuum in the area of sexuality and intellectual disability represents a
major challenge for paid staff. We suggest that a move toward better understanding how to support such a conditional sexual
construct will assist the development of a healthy masculine sexuality for men and boys with intellectual disability.
disability. Research findings pointed to a conditional construct of sexuality based within a biopsychosocial framework. The
notion Conditionally Sexual represents the perceived limitations, within a rights-based discourse, of these men and teenage boys’ sexuality. The limitations
to person-centred service delivery from a policy vacuum in the area of sexuality and intellectual disability represents a
major challenge for paid staff. We suggest that a move toward better understanding how to support such a conditional sexual
construct will assist the development of a healthy masculine sexuality for men and boys with intellectual disability.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-15
- DOI 10.1007/s11195-011-9203-y
- Authors
- Nathan J. Wilson, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, P.O. Box 170, Lidcombe, NSW 1825, Australia
- Trevor R. Parmenter, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Ryde, NSW Australia
- Roger J. Stancliffe, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, P.O. Box 170, Lidcombe, NSW 1825, Australia
- Russell P. Shuttleworth, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, P.O. Box 170, Lidcombe, NSW 1825, Australia
- Journal Sexuality and Disability
- Online ISSN 1573-6717
- Print ISSN 0146-1044