Sexual Problems

14 Jun Sexual Problems

Develop a 3–4 page research paper based on a selected case study related to sexual problems.By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 1: Apply psychological theories to topics in human sexuality.

Apply psychological theories to a case study in human sexuality.

Competency 2: Apply scholarly research findings to topics in human sexuality.

Apply scholarly research findings to a case study in human sexuality.

Competency 3: Explain how ethics inform professional behavior in the field of human sexuality.

Explain how ethics inform professional behavior in the field of human sexuality.

Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.

Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.

Use APA format and style

Most sexual behavior problems must be delineated within the context of the individual’s personality, lifestyle, and relationships with others. It is usually simplistic to label any particular behavior automatically as a problem. Several criteria are given that can be used to define sexual problems and that can help put problematic sex into a more realistic and sensible perspective. Determining when a sexual preference behavior becomes a problem is highly subjective and requires a look into different aspects of an individual’s life, including his or her lifestyle and cultural and social belief systems. Sexual abuse, coercion, and assault of others represent serious sexual problems (Kelly, 2015).

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and a variety of other medical conditions can affect the sex organs and sexual activity. Whereas STDs once were discussed only briefly in most human sexuality courses, they are emerging as important issues again. Considering that the incidence of several diseases is on the rise, and that more organisms are being recognized as being capable of sexual transmission, such a trend may be timely. One of the most significant findings of the National Health and Social Life Survey (NHSLS) was the direct correlation between the numbers of sexual partners people have had and the likelihood that they will have had a STD (National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago, 1992).

Defining sexual dysfunctions is somewhat subjective, and individual differences in the sexual response cycle are often perfectly normal. Rather than simply labeling each dysfunction and explaining it separately, we must examine it based on the broader picture of sexual responsiveness and the total sexual relationship. In recent years, there has been greater emphasis on potential organic conditions that can manifest themselves in sexual difficulties, including the effects of alcohol, other drugs, and certain medications. On the other hand, it is still a safe assumption that many sexual disorders of this sort are caused by a vicious circle of anxiety and fear of failure generating lack of responsiveness, or by difficulties within a relationship.

References

Kelly, G. F. (2015). Sexuality today (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago (NORC). (1992). National health and social life survey. Available from https://voices.uchicago.edu/popcenter/

APA Resources

Because this is a psychology course, you need to format this assessment according to APA guidelines. Additional resources about APA can be found in the Research Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom. Use the resources to guide your work as needed.

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Available from the bookstore.

APA Paper Template [DOCX].

Required Resources

The following resource is required to complete the assessment.

Human Sexuality Case Studies: Confronting Issues in Human Sexuality | Transcript.

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Suggested Resources

The resources provided here are optional and support the assessment. They provide helpful information about the topics. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. The PSYC-FP2800 – Introduction to Human Sexuality Library Guide can help direct your research. The Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you.

Sexual Problems and Development

Kelly, G. F. (2015). Sexuality today (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Available from the bookstore.

Chapter 15, “Sexual Consent, Coercion, Rape, and Abuse,” pages 398–430.

Chapter 16, “Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV/AIDS, and Sexual Decisions,” pages 431–464.

Boskey, E. (2013). Sexuality in the DSM 5. Contemporary Sexuality, 47(7), 1–5.

Brotto, L. A. (2013). Mindful sex. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 22(2), 63–68.

McLelland, M. (2017). “Not in front of the parents!” Young people, sexual literacies and intimate citizenship in the Internet age. Sexualities, 20(1-2), 234–254.

Sexual Dysfunction and Treatment

Kelly, G. F. (2015). Sexuality today (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Available from the bookstore.

Chapter 17, “Sexual Dysfunctions and Their Treatment,” pages 465–492.

FMG Video:

Click the following link to view a video playlist purchased through Films Media Group for use in this Capella course. Any distribution of video content or associated links is prohibited.

Portraits in Human Sexuality: Sexual Dysfunction and Therapy | Transcript.

It has been estimated that 80 to 90 percent of couples will have one or more of the nine sexual dysfunctions outlined in the DSM-IV. These videos introduce the most common dysfunctions and disorders while dispelling myths about female sexuality, stressing the importance of good communication, and offering advice on improving sexual technique. In addition, a case study of a couple with psychogenically induced low sex drive provides an opportunity for viewers to learn what it is like to participate in sex therapy. Contains clinically explicit language and illustrations.

Running time: 39 minutes.

McLaren, A. (2007). Sigmund Freud, Marie Stopes, and “the love of civilized man.” In Impotence: A cultural history (pp. 149–180). Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.

Malviya, N., Malviya, S., Jain, S., & Vyas, S. (2016). A review of the potential of medicinal plants in the management and treatment of male sexual dysfunction. Andrologia, 48(8), 880–893.

Sexual Deviance and Trauma

Harris, P. B., Boccaccini, M. T., & Rice, A. K. (2017). Field measures of psychopathy and sexual deviance as predictors of recidivism among sexual offenders. Psychological Assessment, 29(6), 639–651.

Levenson, J. S., & Grady, M. D. (2016). The influence of childhood trauma on sexual violence and sexual deviance in adulthood. Traumatology, 22(2), 94–103.

O’Driscoll, C., & Flanagan, E. (2016). Sexual problems and post-traumatic stress disorder following sexual trauma: A meta-analytic review.Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 89(3), 351–367.

Ethics

Use this resource to examine the ethical standards that guide professional behavior as they relate to the issues and concepts identified in the human sexuality case study you select for your assessment.

American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx

Assessment Instructions

Develop a light research paper based on case studies provided in the Human Sexuality Case Studies: Confronting Issues in Human Sexualityinteractive media piece (linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading). Read the case studies and select one on which to base your paper. Try to choose the case study that you feel best applies to the requirements for your paper, which are provided in the instructions below.

Use your selected scenario to write a 3–4 page paper in which you complete the following:

Identify and describe a concept (or concepts) and the general perspective or approach to human sexuality that the concept falls under (such as gender theories, instinct theory, psychodynamic, or developmental) using correct terminology from the course. If the concept or perspective is closely associated with the writings of a particular theorist (such as Freud, Kinsey, Masters and Johnson, and so on), then provide that information. Explain how the concept fits the case study.

Select a minimum of two scholarly sources that support your explanation of how the concept fits the case study. Connect what you have learned in your research by integrating and combining information from your source articles with the case study.

Examine and explain how ethical standards guide professional behavior as they relate to the issues and concepts identified in the selected human sexuality case study. You must state the specific ethical standard that relates to the topic or issue highlighted in the case study and explain how this ethical standard guides professional behavior.

Note: Do not restate the case study within your paper; you should only identify and refer to the selected case study as needed to illustrate your points.

Your paper should follow a logical structure and be evidence based. Use the MEAL plan to help guide the organization of your paper.

Main Idea: Present the main point or idea that you are making about your case study related to sexual problems.

Evidence: What does the research say? Support your statements with evidence from the literature.

Application: Summarize main ideas from articles related to your chosen case study. Apply concepts that relate directly or indirectly to your main point. Make explicit links between source articles and your current paper.

Link: Integrate and combine information from your source articles with your main point or idea.

Conduct independent research for resources and references to support your paper. Provide a reference list and in-text citations, in APA format, for all of your resources. You may cite texts and authors from the suggested resources as well as any additional reputable resources you find on your own.

If you wish, you may use the APA Paper Template (linked in the Resources under the APA Resources heading) to complete your paper. In addition, you are urged to use the resources in Capella University’s Writing Center to help you develop clear and effective writing. In the Writing Center, you will be able to receive feedback on your writing, use writing resources, discover new writing strategies, and explore different ways to draft, revise, edit, and proofread your own work.

Additional Requirements

Written Communication: Ensure that your writing is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

APA Formatting: Format resources and in-text citations according to current APA style.

Number of Resources: Use a minimum of two scholarly resources.

Length: The research paper should be 3–4 pages in content length. Include a separate title page and a separate references page.

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