Human Sexuality in Cultural Context

By: Callista Lee

As an introductory text in human sexuality, Healthy Sexuality is based on the fundamental information and concepts that have evolved from the body of research in this field. Healthy Sexuality examines how the components of wellness - physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental/ occupational - influence our sexual health. The book points out how the healthy expression of sexuality can improve overall level of health and wellness. Features of the text include: Student Learning Objectives designed to put the chapter's content into a meaningful framework, to introduce readers to the content of each chapter and personally connect them to the material. Case Studies throughout each chapter are drawn from the authors' work with students and clients over the years in a number of settings. The case studies cover a diverse cross section of people and are designed to illustrate how the material in the chapter connects to real individuals in everyday situations. Critical Thinking questions are inserted next to each case study and bring up questions for readers to answer for themselves. Personal Exploration Activities in each chapter allow students to participate in a fun and revealing activity, in which they can explore their feelings and opinions on issues of sexuality. Wellness Syntheses in key content areas throughout each chapter. These are designed to tie the chapter content to the six dimensions of health and wellness - physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental/occupational in a meaningful way. A key facet of our text, this feature demonstrates the linkages between sexuality to health and wellness throughout the text Personal Assessment for each chapter can be found on the accompanying companion website. These assessment activities are tools for readers to use to apply what they have learned to their own lives - and thereby improve their health and well-being.

• Format: Misc. Supplies
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1792441355
• ISBN13: 9781792441356
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.