In the past decade, researchers have begun to study the sexual functioning of typical older
persons. This review summarizes literature on the sexuality of men and women over age 50 …

The sexual behavior of older adults, especially women, has undergone changes in recent
years, though there are still certain stereotypes today related to pathophysiology, beliefs …

We describe levels of sexual activity, problems with sexual functioning, and concerns about
sexual health among older adults in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), and …

Background Despite its importance to sexual health and wellbeing, sexual function is given
little attention in sexual health policy. Population-based studies are needed to understand …

Background Physical and mental health could greatly affect sexual activity and fulfilment, but
the nature of associations at a population level is poorly understood. We used data from the …

Until recently, the research literature on later life sexual activity has been dominated
bystudies identifying physical and mental health barriers. The sexual expression of typical …

Our intention in writing this chapter is to discuss where psychology is in the study of sexuality
and romantic relationships and to offer our thoughts about where it has yet to go. Because …

Objectives. The pathways linking spousal health to marital quality in later life have been little
examined at the population level. We develop a conceptual model that links married older …

In the academic literature there is debate as to whether women who engage in multiple
social roles experience more or less stress than women in fewer roles. For the present …

Objectives We provide new evidence on the profiles of social isolation, social support, and
loneliness before and after spousal death for older widows. We also examine the …