Sexual addiction : an investigation of a contested concept
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Benedict Gerard Hughes, 'Sexual addiction : an investigation of a contested concept', [thesis], Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Social Work and Social Policy, 2014, pp 316Download Item:

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The aim of this research is to gather detailed information on how two different sets of actors, those who self-identify as ‘sexual addicts’ and those involved in treating ‘sexual addiction’, conceptualise the phenomenon of ‘sexual addiction’ within an Irish context. The specific objectives are to investigate: 1) how they understand the aetiology of ‘sexual addiction’; 2) what they perceive to be the main symptoms and lifestyle elements of this alleged condition; 3) how they view recovery and the role played by formal treatment or rehabilitation systems in the recovery process.
Author: Hughes, Benedict Gerard
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Butler, ShaneQualification name:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Publisher:
Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Social Work and Social PolicyNote:
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