Ana Carvalheira
Biographic Data
| ID | 5874074 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ana Carvalheira |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ana |
| FAMILY NAME | Carvalheira |
| SIGNATURE | CARVALHEIRA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | ISPA - Instituto Universitário |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5400-9746 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 28 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
‘Ménage À Moi’: An Analysis of Factors Associated with Masturbation Among Women
Are There Gender Differences in Successful Sexual Aging? An Exploration Using Three Statistical Approaches
Objectives: A novel process-based conceptual model of positive sexual aging, the Successful Sexual Aging Model, was recently proposed. Given the developmental, epidemiological, and sexological literature on gendered aspects of human sexuality, the current study explored gender differences in successful sexual aging (SSA) among partnered older adults who participated in a cross-cultural research project on aging and sexuality. The assessment was a…
Correlates of Female Genital Self-Image Among Portuguese Young Women
Female genital self-image (FGSI) is a significant factor in women’s sexual health, behavior, and satisfaction. This study examined the relationships between FGSI, sexual double standard adherence, female genital anatomy knowledge, and the frequency of masturbation and orgasm in Portuguese women. A sample of 604 women (Mage = 28) completed surveys, and hierarchical multiple regression analyses were conducted. The study found that the average FGSI …
Assessing Implicit and Explicit Sexual Double Standards Among Young Portuguese Adults
Perceived Changes in Sexual Interest and Distress About Discrepant Sexual Interest During the First Phase of Covid-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Country Assessment in Cohabiting Partnered Individuals
Sexual Satisfaction in Older Heterosexual Couples From Four European Countries: Exploring the Roles of Actual and Perceived Discrepancy in Sexual Interest
Even though sexual activity frequently takes place with another person, research rarely focuses on how partners influence each other's sexual lives. This study used the sexual dyad to compare the concept of actual versus perceived discrepancy in sexual interest and explored how each is related to older partnered individuals' sexual satisfaction. Further, the study assessed the robustness of the association between sexual interest discrepancy and …
Prevalence and Predictors of Sexual Difficulties and Associated Distress Among Partnered, Sexually Active Older Women in Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and Portugal
There has been little comparative, cross-cultural research on sexual difficulties and associated distress, and factors associated with these, among older women. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate prevalence rates of sexual difficulties, distress related to these difficulties, and associated sociodemographic, relational, and health factors, among sexually active older women (60–75 years) in committed relationships across four Euro…
Sexual Activity and Sexual Satisfaction Among Older Adults in Four European Countries
Commentary: A Position Statement on Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapies by Members of the Board of Directors of the Portuguese Society of Clinical Sexology (SPSC)
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European older adults’ use of the Internet and social networks for love and sex
What is the prevalence of using the Internet for love and sexual activities among older adults across Europe, and what predicts such use? Data were collected in probability samples among populations aged 60–75 years in Norway (N = 1271), Denmark (N = 1045), Belgium (N = 991), and Portugal (N = 509) using postal questionnaires. A total of 36% of men and 15% of women reported having used the Internet for sex and love purposes, most often to watch p…
Attitudes Towards Sexuality in Older Men and Women Across Europe: Similarities, Differences, and Associations with Their Sex Lives
Sexuality in Older Adults (65+)—An Overview of The Recent Literature, Part 2: Body Image and Sexual Satisfaction
Objectives: the aim of the paper is to provide an overview of the literature published 2005-2015 on sexual satisfaction and body image in older adults. Method: A narrative literature search using the PsycINFO database was conducted. Results: Although women in general seem less satisfied with their bodies than men, particularly in sexual contexts, older women appear to be less vulnerable to body-related dissatisfaction than younger women. Despite …
Sexuality in Older Adults (65+)—An Overview of the Literature, Part 1: Sexual Function and its Difficulties
Objectives: The aim of the current article was to provide an overview of literature on sexual function and sexual difficulties in older adults. Method: The authors conducted a narrative review of papers published in English between January 2005 and July 2015 based on an extensive search in PsycINFO. Results: The review showed that although common biological changes may adversely affect sexual function in old age, sexual experience seems to also b…
The Impact of Body Dissatisfaction on Distressing Sexual Difficulties Among Men and Women: The Mediator Role of Cognitive Distraction
Research has demonstrated a negative impact of cognitive distraction on sexual activity, and body dissatisfaction has been associated with less satisfying and fewer sexual activities. In the current study we examined the extent to which cognitive distraction, based on body appearance and sexual performance, mediated the impact of body dissatisfaction on sexual difficulties among women and men. A sample of 493 women (M age = 30.61) and 595 men (M …
Masturbation Among Women: Associated Factors and Sexual Response in a Portuguese Community Sample
Masturbation is a common sexual practice with significant variations in reported incidence between men and women. The goal of this study was to explore (a) the age at initiation and frequency of masturbation, (b) the associations of masturbation with diverse variables, (c) the reported reasons for masturbating and associated emotions, and (d) the relation between frequency of masturbation and different sexual behavioral factors. Participants were…
Flutuações e diferenças de género no desenvolvimento da orientação sexual: Perspectivas teóricas
Neste trabalho pretendemos realizar uma revisão teórica das principais investigações sobre transições e flutuações na orientação sexual, dando especial relevo aos estudos de Lisa Diamond sobre as transições na identidade, comportamentos e atracções. Apresentamos ainda os resultados mais relevantes relativamente às diferenças de género na orientação sexual, que atribuem maior importância a estas diferenças do que propriamente às categorias de iden…
Attitudes Towards Sexuality in Older Men and Women Across Europe: Similarities, Differences, and Associations with Their Sex Lives
The Impact of Body Dissatisfaction on Distressing Sexual Difficulties Among Men and Women: The Mediator Role of Cognitive Distraction
Research has demonstrated a negative impact of cognitive distraction on sexual activity, and body dissatisfaction has been associated with less satisfying and fewer sexual activities. In the current study we examined the extent to which cognitive distraction, based on body appearance and sexual performance, mediated the impact of body dissatisfaction on sexual difficulties among women and men. A sample of 493 women (M age = 30.61) and 595 men (M …
Prevalence and Predictors of Sexual Difficulties and Associated Distress Among Partnered, Sexually Active Older Women in Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and Portugal
There has been little comparative, cross-cultural research on sexual difficulties and associated distress, and factors associated with these, among older women. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate prevalence rates of sexual difficulties, distress related to these difficulties, and associated sociodemographic, relational, and health factors, among sexually active older women (60–75 years) in committed relationships across four Euro…
Sexual Satisfaction in Older Heterosexual Couples From Four European Countries: Exploring the Roles of Actual and Perceived Discrepancy in Sexual Interest
Even though sexual activity frequently takes place with another person, research rarely focuses on how partners influence each other's sexual lives. This study used the sexual dyad to compare the concept of actual versus perceived discrepancy in sexual interest and explored how each is related to older partnered individuals' sexual satisfaction. Further, the study assessed the robustness of the association between sexual interest discrepancy and …
Assessing Implicit and Explicit Sexual Double Standards Among Young Portuguese Adults
Perceived Changes in Sexual Interest and Distress About Discrepant Sexual Interest During the First Phase of Covid-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Country Assessment in Cohabiting Partnered Individuals
Flutuações e diferenças de género no desenvolvimento da orientação sexual: Perspectivas teóricas
Neste trabalho pretendemos realizar uma revisão teórica das principais investigações sobre transições e flutuações na orientação sexual, dando especial relevo aos estudos de Lisa Diamond sobre as transições na identidade, comportamentos e atracções. Apresentamos ainda os resultados mais relevantes relativamente às diferenças de género na orientação sexual, que atribuem maior importância a estas diferenças do que propriamente às categorias de iden…
Masturbation Among Women: Associated Factors and Sexual Response in a Portuguese Community Sample
Masturbation is a common sexual practice with significant variations in reported incidence between men and women. The goal of this study was to explore (a) the age at initiation and frequency of masturbation, (b) the associations of masturbation with diverse variables, (c) the reported reasons for masturbating and associated emotions, and (d) the relation between frequency of masturbation and different sexual behavioral factors. Participants were…
The Impact of Body Dissatisfaction on Distressing Sexual Difficulties Among Men and Women: The Mediator Role of Cognitive Distraction
Research has demonstrated a negative impact of cognitive distraction on sexual activity, and body dissatisfaction has been associated with less satisfying and fewer sexual activities. In the current study we examined the extent to which cognitive distraction, based on body appearance and sexual performance, mediated the impact of body dissatisfaction on sexual difficulties among women and men. A sample of 493 women (M age = 30.61) and 595 men (M …
Sexuality in Older Adults (65+)—An Overview of The Recent Literature, Part 2: Body Image and Sexual Satisfaction
Objectives: the aim of the paper is to provide an overview of the literature published 2005-2015 on sexual satisfaction and body image in older adults. Method: A narrative literature search using the PsycINFO database was conducted. Results: Although women in general seem less satisfied with their bodies than men, particularly in sexual contexts, older women appear to be less vulnerable to body-related dissatisfaction than younger women. Despite …
Sexuality in Older Adults (65+)—An Overview of the Literature, Part 1: Sexual Function and its Difficulties
Objectives: The aim of the current article was to provide an overview of literature on sexual function and sexual difficulties in older adults. Method: The authors conducted a narrative review of papers published in English between January 2005 and July 2015 based on an extensive search in PsycINFO. Results: The review showed that although common biological changes may adversely affect sexual function in old age, sexual experience seems to also b…
European older adults’ use of the Internet and social networks for love and sex
What is the prevalence of using the Internet for love and sexual activities among older adults across Europe, and what predicts such use? Data were collected in probability samples among populations aged 60–75 years in Norway (N = 1271), Denmark (N = 1045), Belgium (N = 991), and Portugal (N = 509) using postal questionnaires. A total of 36% of men and 15% of women reported having used the Internet for sex and love purposes, most often to watch p…
Attitudes Towards Sexuality in Older Men and Women Across Europe: Similarities, Differences, and Associations with Their Sex Lives
Sexual Activity and Sexual Satisfaction Among Older Adults in Four European Countries
Commentary: A Position Statement on Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapies by Members of the Board of Directors of the Portuguese Society of Clinical Sexology (SPSC)
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Sexual Satisfaction in Older Heterosexual Couples From Four European Countries: Exploring the Roles of Actual and Perceived Discrepancy in Sexual Interest
Even though sexual activity frequently takes place with another person, research rarely focuses on how partners influence each other's sexual lives. This study used the sexual dyad to compare the concept of actual versus perceived discrepancy in sexual interest and explored how each is related to older partnered individuals' sexual satisfaction. Further, the study assessed the robustness of the association between sexual interest discrepancy and …
Prevalence and Predictors of Sexual Difficulties and Associated Distress Among Partnered, Sexually Active Older Women in Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and Portugal
There has been little comparative, cross-cultural research on sexual difficulties and associated distress, and factors associated with these, among older women. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate prevalence rates of sexual difficulties, distress related to these difficulties, and associated sociodemographic, relational, and health factors, among sexually active older women (60–75 years) in committed relationships across four Euro…
Assessing Implicit and Explicit Sexual Double Standards Among Young Portuguese Adults
Perceived Changes in Sexual Interest and Distress About Discrepant Sexual Interest During the First Phase of Covid-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Country Assessment in Cohabiting Partnered Individuals
Correlates of Female Genital Self-Image Among Portuguese Young Women
Female genital self-image (FGSI) is a significant factor in women’s sexual health, behavior, and satisfaction. This study examined the relationships between FGSI, sexual double standard adherence, female genital anatomy knowledge, and the frequency of masturbation and orgasm in Portuguese women. A sample of 604 women (Mage = 28) completed surveys, and hierarchical multiple regression analyses were conducted. The study found that the average FGSI …
‘Ménage À Moi’: An Analysis of Factors Associated with Masturbation Among Women
Are There Gender Differences in Successful Sexual Aging? An Exploration Using Three Statistical Approaches
Objectives: A novel process-based conceptual model of positive sexual aging, the Successful Sexual Aging Model, was recently proposed. Given the developmental, epidemiological, and sexological literature on gendered aspects of human sexuality, the current study explored gender differences in successful sexual aging (SSA) among partnered older adults who participated in a cross-cultural research project on aging and sexuality. The assessment was a…
Psychology (13 works) · Sexual function and dysfunction studies (13 works) · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (10 works) · Developmental psychology (9 works) · Clinical Psychology (8 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Human sexuality (7 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Demography (4 works) · Gender Studies (4 works)