Decline in sexuality and wellbeing in older adults: A population-based study

• A decline in sexuality in older adults is associated with poorer wellbeing. • In a large representative sample of older English adults, men and women who reported a past-year decline in sexual desire had a higher number of depressive symptoms and lower quality of life. • Decline in sexual desire w...
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• A decline in sexuality in older adults is associated with poorer wellbeing. • In a large representative sample of older English adults, men and women who reported a past-year decline in sexual desire had a higher number of depressive symptoms and lower quality of life. • Decline in sexual desire was associated with lower life satisfaction in men. • Decline in frequency of sexual activities was associated with lower life satisfaction in women. • Declines in erectile function in men and ability to become sexually aroused in women were significantly associated with more depressive symptoms, lower quality of life and lower life satisfaction. Ausführliche Beschreibung