Journal of Aging Science

Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Social Work, Ariel University, Israel

Biography

Ahuva Even-Zohar, PhD, Social worker and Senior lecturer, School of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ariel University, Israel. Focus of Even-Zohar’s research includes intergenerational relationships in the older families; quality of life of older adults; needs and solutions for the older population; online health services for older adults; ageism; sexuality in later life; poverty.  Focus of Even-Zohar’s teaching: Psychosocial issues and intervention methods with older people and their families. Introduction to social work; Methods of intervention with individuals and family in social work; Intervention with families in extreme distress.
 

Publications

• Research   
  Older Adults and Sexuality in Israel: Knowledge, Attitudes, Sexual Activity and Quality of Life
  Author(s): Ahuva Even-Zohar* and Shoshi Werner
  
  Background: Sexual interest and activity continue to play a role in people's life as they age. However, research on this subject is limited. Purpose: To examine knowledge about sexuality, attitudes towards sexuality and sexual activity, and the relationship of sexual activity to quality of life among older adults in Israel. Method: Data included 203 Israeli Jews, with an average age of 69.59. The participants completed questionnaires, through an Internet panel, about sexuality knowledge and attitudes, sexual activity, quality of life and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Results: The results revealed that older adults continue to engage in sexual activities in later life. Knowledge and permissive attitudes are related to more sexual activity. Frequency of sexual activity was found as a predictor variable of qua.. View more»
  

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