Osmo Kontula
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 348478 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Osmo Kontula |
| PRENOMES | Osmo |
| SOBRENOME | Kontula |
| ASSINATURA | KONTULA O |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Väestöliitto |
| ORCID | 0009-0007-1272-8110 |
| VERIFICADO | Não |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 17 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 134 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 17 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1996 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
Professional Education and Training in Clinical Sexology in Europe
Objectives The aim of this study was to describe characteristics of professional education programs in clinical sexology, including organizers, academic affiliations, target groups, program levels, admission criteria, and jurisdictional recognition of sexology as a profession in Europe. This data will also improve our understanding of how sexology is used as a tool in education of counselors and therapists, and how sexology can be used to enhance…
Sex Surveys in Europe
Sexual expression is fundamental to human existence and an important topic of enquiry in its own right. Understanding sexual behavior is also essential to establish effective sexual health prevention activities (e.g., education), services and policies, and to assess the progress of policies and action plans. Questions on sexual health are rarely included in general health surveys, and therefore dedicated population studies are required. Many coun…
Dual Contradictory Effects of Self-Objectification on Sexual Satisfaction
Sexual Cultures inNordicCultures
Inhabitants of Nordic countries have in international comparisons liberal sexual values and attitudes. Nordic countries are more tolerant than other Europeans about accepting, for example, sex without love and they are exceptionally liberal also in approval of abortion and homosexuals. However, Nordic people are nowadays very strict concerning unfaithfulness. Nordic countries represent an advanced model of a comprehensive sex education program in…
Sex Life Challenges
Are They Guilty Because of Their Gender
This paper explores whether sexual acts of varying degrees of misconduct/violence are judged differently depending on the gender of the actor and the subject. It presents pooled data from four countries regarding the actors and subjects involved in a range of sexual activities. In addition, the paper investigates whether the gender of the observer (study participant) influenced the assessment. Our sample consisted of 3416 students from the United…
An Essential Component in Promoting Sexual Health in Europe is Training in Sexology
Training programs for sexologists are core activities to promote higher professional standards in sexology and to educate a new generation of sexologists. The summary information from 25 European countries provides evidence that training in sexology consists today of different models. The existing different national training models in sexology in Europe are: (1) a medical model, (2) a clinical model integrating medical and psychological approache…
The evolution of sex education and students' sexual knowledge in Finland in the 2000s
Finland is probably the only country where sex education has been studied in two consecutive national surveys, in 1996 and 2006 directed at biology and health education teachers, and in 2000 and 2006 by measuring adolescents' sexual knowledge. In 2006, responses from teachers and students could be combined for 339 schools. The most important educational objectives of sex education in the 2000s were, based on teachers' reports, to educate students…
Can There Be Such a Delightful Feeling as This?” Variations of Sexual Scripts in Finnish Girls’ Narratives
This study examined what kinds of sexual scripts were found in Finnish girls’ narratives, what elements those scripts included and how different scripts were associated with sexually risky behavior. The data were comprised of the narratives of 173 14 - 15-year-old girls regarding their experiences in sexually motivating situations. The narratives were analyzed using inductive content analysis. Besides the traditional romantic script, there are ra…
Contraceptive use and non-use among teenage girls in a sexually motivated situation
This qualitative narrative study examined contraceptive use and non-use in light of the Theory of Planned Behaviour. The purpose of this paper was to understand contraceptive use and non-use among Finnish teenage girls: why do girls use or not use contraception in a sexually motivated situation and how do the determinants of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (intention, attitudes, social norms, self-efficacy and preparatory behaviour) and situation…
The Impact of Aging on Human Sexual Activity and Sexual Desire
This article empirically studies how much aging modifies human sexual activity and sexual desire, and what the most important determinants in this change are. The analyses are based on 2 representative national sex surveys conducted in Finland in the 1990s. As a result of female widowhood, aging men had a higher incidence of sexual intercourse compared with aging women; and in relationships, women were more likely than men to report lack of sexua…
Single and double sexual standards in Finland, Estonia, and St. Petersburg
The sexual revolution and fight for gender equality began in the West during the 1960s but did not reach the Soviet Union until the late 1980s. Using survey data from nationally representative samples from Finland in 1971, 1992, and 1999 and from two former Soviet areas, Estonia in 2000 and St. Petersburg in 1996, we investigated the following: (a) differences across decades and countries in acceptance of the sexual double standard (SDS) in attit…
Religious Attendance and Life Satisfaction in the Finnish General Population
In this study we investigated whether there were associations between religious attendance and life satisfaction in the Finnish general population. Furthermore, we examined whether social support could explain these associations. The nationwide sample included 869 women and 773 men. The respondents were asked during telephone interviews about sociodemographic variables, their household category, social and family support, and the frequencies of r…
Men, women and friends — are there differences in relation to mental well-being
Correlates of Increased Sexual Satisfaction
Initiation sexuelle et genre
Bozon (Michel), Kontula (Osmo).- Initiation sexuelle et genre Les données des enquêtes menées dans douze pays européens sur les comportements sexuels permettent de reconstituer l'évolution de l'âge au premier rapport dans les cinquante dernières années. Au cours de la période, l'âge des femmes à l'initiation sexuelle baisse de façon marquée, alors que les changements sont plus modestes pour les hommes ; à partir des années 1980, l'âge au premier …
Repression, Revolution and Ambivalence
Attitudes toward unconventional and casual forms of sexuality and toward extramarital relations as well as the appearance of parallel (extra) sexual relationships are studied in three sexual generations. These are constructed on the basis of sexual norms and practices prevailing at the time of the sexual initiation of their members. The following sexual generations are distinguished: the sexual generations of repression born 1917-36, revolution b…
Correlates of Increased Sexual Satisfaction
The Impact of Aging on Human Sexual Activity and Sexual Desire
This article empirically studies how much aging modifies human sexual activity and sexual desire, and what the most important determinants in this change are. The analyses are based on 2 representative national sex surveys conducted in Finland in the 1990s. As a result of female widowhood, aging men had a higher incidence of sexual intercourse compared with aging women; and in relationships, women were more likely than men to report lack of sexua…
Single and double sexual standards in Finland, Estonia, and St. Petersburg
The sexual revolution and fight for gender equality began in the West during the 1960s but did not reach the Soviet Union until the late 1980s. Using survey data from nationally representative samples from Finland in 1971, 1992, and 1999 and from two former Soviet areas, Estonia in 2000 and St. Petersburg in 1996, we investigated the following: (a) differences across decades and countries in acceptance of the sexual double standard (SDS) in attit…
Can There Be Such a Delightful Feeling as This?” Variations of Sexual Scripts in Finnish Girls’ Narratives
This study examined what kinds of sexual scripts were found in Finnish girls’ narratives, what elements those scripts included and how different scripts were associated with sexually risky behavior. The data were comprised of the narratives of 173 14 - 15-year-old girls regarding their experiences in sexually motivating situations. The narratives were analyzed using inductive content analysis. Besides the traditional romantic script, there are ra…
Initiation sexuelle et genre
Bozon (Michel), Kontula (Osmo).- Initiation sexuelle et genre Les données des enquêtes menées dans douze pays européens sur les comportements sexuels permettent de reconstituer l'évolution de l'âge au premier rapport dans les cinquante dernières années. Au cours de la période, l'âge des femmes à l'initiation sexuelle baisse de façon marquée, alors que les changements sont plus modestes pour les hommes ; à partir des années 1980, l'âge au premier …
Repression, Revolution and Ambivalence
Attitudes toward unconventional and casual forms of sexuality and toward extramarital relations as well as the appearance of parallel (extra) sexual relationships are studied in three sexual generations. These are constructed on the basis of sexual norms and practices prevailing at the time of the sexual initiation of their members. The following sexual generations are distinguished: the sexual generations of repression born 1917-36, revolution b…
Sex Surveys in Europe
Sexual expression is fundamental to human existence and an important topic of enquiry in its own right. Understanding sexual behavior is also essential to establish effective sexual health prevention activities (e.g., education), services and policies, and to assess the progress of policies and action plans. Questions on sexual health are rarely included in general health surveys, and therefore dedicated population studies are required. Many coun…
Dual Contradictory Effects of Self-Objectification on Sexual Satisfaction
Sexual Cultures inNordicCultures
Inhabitants of Nordic countries have in international comparisons liberal sexual values and attitudes. Nordic countries are more tolerant than other Europeans about accepting, for example, sex without love and they are exceptionally liberal also in approval of abortion and homosexuals. However, Nordic people are nowadays very strict concerning unfaithfulness. Nordic countries represent an advanced model of a comprehensive sex education program in…
Repression, Revolution and Ambivalence
Attitudes toward unconventional and casual forms of sexuality and toward extramarital relations as well as the appearance of parallel (extra) sexual relationships are studied in three sexual generations. These are constructed on the basis of sexual norms and practices prevailing at the time of the sexual initiation of their members. The following sexual generations are distinguished: the sexual generations of repression born 1917-36, revolution b…
Correlates of Increased Sexual Satisfaction
Initiation sexuelle et genre
Bozon (Michel), Kontula (Osmo).- Initiation sexuelle et genre Les données des enquêtes menées dans douze pays européens sur les comportements sexuels permettent de reconstituer l'évolution de l'âge au premier rapport dans les cinquante dernières années. Au cours de la période, l'âge des femmes à l'initiation sexuelle baisse de façon marquée, alors que les changements sont plus modestes pour les hommes ; à partir des années 1980, l'âge au premier …
Men, women and friends — are there differences in relation to mental well-being
Religious Attendance and Life Satisfaction in the Finnish General Population
In this study we investigated whether there were associations between religious attendance and life satisfaction in the Finnish general population. Furthermore, we examined whether social support could explain these associations. The nationwide sample included 869 women and 773 men. The respondents were asked during telephone interviews about sociodemographic variables, their household category, social and family support, and the frequencies of r…
Single and double sexual standards in Finland, Estonia, and St. Petersburg
The sexual revolution and fight for gender equality began in the West during the 1960s but did not reach the Soviet Union until the late 1980s. Using survey data from nationally representative samples from Finland in 1971, 1992, and 1999 and from two former Soviet areas, Estonia in 2000 and St. Petersburg in 1996, we investigated the following: (a) differences across decades and countries in acceptance of the sexual double standard (SDS) in attit…
Contraceptive use and non-use among teenage girls in a sexually motivated situation
This qualitative narrative study examined contraceptive use and non-use in light of the Theory of Planned Behaviour. The purpose of this paper was to understand contraceptive use and non-use among Finnish teenage girls: why do girls use or not use contraception in a sexually motivated situation and how do the determinants of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (intention, attitudes, social norms, self-efficacy and preparatory behaviour) and situation…
The Impact of Aging on Human Sexual Activity and Sexual Desire
This article empirically studies how much aging modifies human sexual activity and sexual desire, and what the most important determinants in this change are. The analyses are based on 2 representative national sex surveys conducted in Finland in the 1990s. As a result of female widowhood, aging men had a higher incidence of sexual intercourse compared with aging women; and in relationships, women were more likely than men to report lack of sexua…
The evolution of sex education and students' sexual knowledge in Finland in the 2000s
Finland is probably the only country where sex education has been studied in two consecutive national surveys, in 1996 and 2006 directed at biology and health education teachers, and in 2000 and 2006 by measuring adolescents' sexual knowledge. In 2006, responses from teachers and students could be combined for 339 schools. The most important educational objectives of sex education in the 2000s were, based on teachers' reports, to educate students…
Can There Be Such a Delightful Feeling as This?” Variations of Sexual Scripts in Finnish Girls’ Narratives
This study examined what kinds of sexual scripts were found in Finnish girls’ narratives, what elements those scripts included and how different scripts were associated with sexually risky behavior. The data were comprised of the narratives of 173 14 - 15-year-old girls regarding their experiences in sexually motivating situations. The narratives were analyzed using inductive content analysis. Besides the traditional romantic script, there are ra…
An Essential Component in Promoting Sexual Health in Europe is Training in Sexology
Training programs for sexologists are core activities to promote higher professional standards in sexology and to educate a new generation of sexologists. The summary information from 25 European countries provides evidence that training in sexology consists today of different models. The existing different national training models in sexology in Europe are: (1) a medical model, (2) a clinical model integrating medical and psychological approache…
Sex Life Challenges
Are They Guilty Because of Their Gender
This paper explores whether sexual acts of varying degrees of misconduct/violence are judged differently depending on the gender of the actor and the subject. It presents pooled data from four countries regarding the actors and subjects involved in a range of sexual activities. In addition, the paper investigates whether the gender of the observer (study participant) influenced the assessment. Our sample consisted of 3416 students from the United…
Sexual Cultures inNordicCultures
Inhabitants of Nordic countries have in international comparisons liberal sexual values and attitudes. Nordic countries are more tolerant than other Europeans about accepting, for example, sex without love and they are exceptionally liberal also in approval of abortion and homosexuals. However, Nordic people are nowadays very strict concerning unfaithfulness. Nordic countries represent an advanced model of a comprehensive sex education program in…
Dual Contradictory Effects of Self-Objectification on Sexual Satisfaction
Sex Surveys in Europe
Sexual expression is fundamental to human existence and an important topic of enquiry in its own right. Understanding sexual behavior is also essential to establish effective sexual health prevention activities (e.g., education), services and policies, and to assess the progress of policies and action plans. Questions on sexual health are rarely included in general health surveys, and therefore dedicated population studies are required. Many coun…
Professional Education and Training in Clinical Sexology in Europe
Objectives The aim of this study was to describe characteristics of professional education programs in clinical sexology, including organizers, academic affiliations, target groups, program levels, admission criteria, and jurisdictional recognition of sexology as a profession in Europe. This data will also improve our understanding of how sexology is used as a tool in education of counselors and therapists, and how sexology can be used to enhance…
Psychology (13 obras) · Sociology (9 obras) · Population (8 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (7 obras) · Demography (7 obras) · Political science (7 obras) · Social Psychology (7 obras) · Developmental psychology (6 obras) · Human sexuality (6 obras) · Gender Studies (5 obras)