1. Psychosexual development & ethics

Sexual health

is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.
—> emotionele welzijn, sociale welzijn, respect, plezier

The myth of the innocent child, and its four reasons why it is dangerous

it is the idea that children are inherently “innocent” – asexual, pure, and unaware of sexual concepts, it often goes hand in hand with the belief that children should not be exposed to any sexual content; they will lose their purity
1. It impedes education
2. It makes children vulnerable and protects abusers
3. It causes victim-blaming
4. It overlooks developmental reality

The 5 ethical considerations while doing research on youth and sexuality

• age appropriateness

• use youth-friendly language

• transparant consent procedures (active vs. passive consent!)

• explicit safeguarding plan

• ethics review

Seksuele scripts? Kan probleem zijn door dubbele seksuele moraal, wat is dat?

Ideeen hoe seks hoort/ wat normaal is
Dubbele seksuele moraal: jongens krijgen status door seks, meiden andersom

Freud (psychoanalyse)

Kinderen hebben al seksualiteit. Fases: oraal, anaal, etc. Oud, maar historisch belangrijk

Erikson, fases: baby, kind, puber. Wat zijn de conflicten bij elke fase?

Baby - vertrouwen vs. wantrouwen
Kind - autonomie vs. schaamte
Puber - identiteit vs. verwarring

Seksualiteit zit vooral in identiteit en relaties

How does a holistic view of sexual development differ from a purely biological view?

Bio: focuses on puberty, reproduction, and contraception
Holistic: also includes emotions, relationships, identity, pleasure, boundaries, consent, communication, and self-image

What is the main idea of the Steps of Sexuality model?

Sexual development is a gradual, holistic process involving emotions, relationships, identity, communication, boundaries, and physical intimacy - not just sex

What is meant by a holistic approach to sexuality education?

Sexuality education should address emotions, pleasure, identity, communication, consent, boundaries, self-esteem, and relationships, not only biological aspects such as reproduction and contraception

What are the four key principles of the Steps of Sexuality model?

1. development is not linear

2. development should not be forced

3. emotions are central

4. respect for oneself and others is essential

Why is The Steps to Sexuality model considered developmental?

it describes sexuality as a process that develops through different experiences of affection, intimacy, relationships, and self-discovery

What does the Steps of Sexuality model suggest about sexual development?

People may move through stages in different ways and at different speeds; development does not follow a fixed sequence

LEES STAP 1 T/M 11

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