Options
Title
Sexual Self-Concept through a Cross-Cultural Lens: Qualitative Case Studies of Iranian-American Women
Publication Date
2015
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008
Open Access
Yes
Abstract
Recently scholars have examined more closely the topic of female sexual self-concept as an aspect of sexual well-being. Few studies have focused on migrated women's life experiences cross-culturally, and how that informs a woman's view of herself as a sexual being. This is particularly true about most middle-eastern cultures, including Iranian-American women. Four case studies draw on qualitative data from interviews with first generation Iranian-American women in the USA to describe the sexual self-concepts evolving as a result of life in both cultures. Applying narrative methodology and feminist theoretical perspectives two themes were revealed. These are i) the influence of family power, and ii) patriarchal social practices. The analysis introduces a multidimensional aspect and process associated with each woman's view of her sexual self-concept, which takes into account their behaviours, cognitions, and emotions developed in each life stage, and inform her sexual subjectivity (view of herself as a sexual being). Implications of these findings for clinicians and policy makers involved in sexual health care for women are briefly discussed.
Publication Type
Journal Article
Source of Publication
Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2(10), p. 101-118
Publisher
Society for Science and Education
Place of Publication
United Kingdom
ISSN
2055-0286
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020
Peer Reviewed
Yes
HERDC Category Description
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Statistics to Oct 2018:
Visitors: 28<br />Views: 54<br />Downloads: 0
Permanent link to this record