Sexual experiences and knowledge of people with moderate intellectual disability.

BACKGROUND: This study addresses the sexuality of people with moderate intellectual disabilities (PMID), a topic that has been little studied. Understanding romantic and sexual experiences is highly relevant for reducing stigma and prejudice related to their sexuality. Additionally, comprehending the level of sexual knowledge of PMID contributes to the development of preventive and sexual health education programmes tailored for this group. Our aim is to explore the sexual history (relationships, sexual behaviour, condom use and sexual abuse), sex education received and the level of sexual knowledge of PMID. METHOD: The total of 142 PMID completed questionnaires about sexual knowledge and experiences, and their support staff provided additional information. Data were analysed using chi-square test (χ2) and descriptive statistical analysis. RESULTS: Masturbation was the most common sexual behaviour (75.7%), especially among men (χ2 = 5.81, P < 0.05). Sexual intercourse was rare, and only 30.5% reported using condoms. Women reported a higher prevalence of self-reported sexual abuse (27.3% vs. 6% in men). The study also highlighted misconceptions about sexual intercourse risks and contraceptive methods. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that PMID need sexual education to ensure healthy sexual experiences and prevent risky behaviour.

Sabiduría y envejecimiento / Wisdom and aging

La sabiduría entendida como una cualidad positiva del envejecimiento ha irrumpido recientemente en el ámbito de estudio de la Psicología. Son varias las formulaciones teóricas dedicadas al análisis de este constructo. Las teorías implícitas la asocian a un tipo de inteligencia de carácter multidimensional cuyas dimensiones específicas son interpretables en términos de capacidades psicológicas. Estas teorías cristalizan en una serie de atributos tanto internos como externos que explícitamente se asocian a la sabiduría según las investigaciones llevadas a cabo por Sternberg (teorías explícitas). Todas estas consideraciones tienen en común la vinculación de los constructos sabiduría y desarrollo tanto en su faceta cognitiva como afectiva de manera que se concluye que el concepto de sabiduría representa un equilibro e integración entre componentes cognitivos, emocionales y volitivos en relación con el contexto real del individuo. Recently wisdom has influenced in Psychology as a subject of study shown as a positive quality of aging. There are several theoretical approaches targeted on analysing this construct. Implicit theories associate wisdom with a type of intelligence with a multidimensional character. The specific dimensions are shown in terms of psychological abilities. The implicit theories crystallise in some internal and external attributes associated to wisdom, as Sternberg evidenced. These conceptions bond wisdom and development as a cognitive and an affective dimension. It is concluded that wisdom represents an integration between cognitive, emotional and volitive components in the actual context of individual (AU)