Psychobiosocial versus biomedical models of treatment: semantics or substance

Authors: McCarthy, Barry; McDonald, David Owen

Source: Sexual & Relationship Therapy, Volume 24, Number 1, February 2009 , pp. 30-37(8)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

The biomedical model of understanding, assessing and treating sexual problems is on the ascendancy, especially in the area of male sex dysfunction. In contrast, the couple, integrative, psychobiosocial model is presented as a positive approach to conceptualize, assess, treat and address relapse prevention for male, female and couple sexual dysfunction and dissatisfaction.

Keywords: medical therapy; sexual psychology; sexual physiology; erectile dysfunction; couples therapy

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14681990802582055

Affiliations: 1: Department of Psychology, American University, Washington, USA

Publication date: 2009-02-01

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