Abstract

Introduction

Sexual self-concepts are people’s positive and negative perceptions as sexual beings. This study sought to further understand sexual self-concepts among young men who have sex with men with childhood sexual abuse histories. Method: Sixteen (N = 16) participants were interviewed utilizing a hermeneutical phenomenological conceptual framework and methodology. Salient themes were developed and analyzed with the assistance of NVivo. Result: Three themes were found: (1) body image concerns; (2) penile insecurities; and (3) desire for romantic attachment. Conclusion: Findings highlight several perceived factors related to sexual self-concepts that could benefit from additional exploration and consideration when providing mental health services. Nonparticipation was discussed as a limitation and a potential obstacle to service-seeking behavior among individuals that have experienced severe childhood trauma. Further awareness about the paradigm of body image and healthy relationship development could assist in improving mental health concerns among this group.

中文翻译：

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有童年性虐待史的性少数男性的性自我概念

摘要

介绍

性自我概念是人们作为性存在的积极和消极看法。本研究旨在进一步了解与有童年性虐待史的男性发生性关系的年轻男性的性自我概念。方法：十六（N  = 16）名参与者使用诠释学现象学概念框架和方法进行了采访。在 NVivo 的帮助下开发和分析了突出的主题。结果：发现三个主题：（1）身体形象问题；(2) 阴茎不安全感；(3) 渴望浪漫的依恋。结论：调查结果强调了与性自我概念相关的几个感知因素，这些因素可以从提供心理健康服务时的额外探索和考虑中受益。不参与被认为是经历过严重童年创伤的个人寻求服务行为的限制和潜在障碍。进一步了解身体形象和健康关系发展的范式可以帮助改善这一群体的心理健康问题。