Penhollow, Tina M. <br/><br/>
Predictors of quality of life, sexual intercourse, and sexual satisfaction among active older adults/ 
 American Journal of Health Education. 

 - 4 tables; refs. 
 - vol. 40, no. 1 (January/February 2009): 14-22. 
<br/><br/> The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of sociological, cultural, and psychological factors to further explain variance beyond biological changes that influence participation in sexual intercourse, sexual satisfaction, and overall quality of life. Data were collected using a mixed-mode approach to optimize participant response and coverage. Residents of a large active retirement community served as the study participants. Logistic regression identified a set of biopsychosocial variables which significantly distinguished between those who participate and do not participate in sexual intercourse. Multiple regression procedures identified sets of variables that significantly predicted sexual satisfaction and quality of life. Overall finding s add to the existing body of literature on aging, sexual health, and quality of life. Health professionals should develop interventions that provide education about sexuality to enhance sexual satisfaction and quality of life among community dwelling older adults.  
<br/><br/><label>ISSN: </label>1932-5037 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>QUALITY OF LIFE.<br/> SEXUAL BEHAVIOR.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>050/P37