Title

Treatment of sexual dysfunctions: What social workers need to know

Authors

Authors

S. F. Dziegielewski; C. Resnick; D. Nelson-Gardell;D. F. Harrison

Comments

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Res. Soc. Work. Pract.

Keywords

COUPLES THERAPY; DESIRE; WOMEN; CONSISTENCY; DISORDERS; ABUSE; Social Work

Abstract

This article examines the role of social work professionals in the assessment, treatment and research of sexual dysfunction, specifically dysfunctions of desire and arousal. Diagnostic categories of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) are reviewed briefly. Relationship and intimacy issues are described as amenable to psychosocial intervention, and research pertinent to assessment and treatment is examined The special topic of sexual dysfunction of gay men is explored. The importance of supporting social workers in their continued involvement in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions is highlighted.

Journal Title

Research on Social Work Practice

Volume

8

Issue/Number

6

Publication Date

1-1-1998

Document Type

Article

DOI Link

http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/104973159800800605

Language

English

First Page

685

Last Page

697

WOS Identifier

WOS:000076864800005

ISSN

1049-7315

Recommended Citation

"Treatment of sexual dysfunctions: What social workers need to know" (1998). Faculty Bibliography 1990s. 2233.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib1990/2233