Mehanizam seksualnog srama i krivnje kod mladih

master's thesis

• Title (english): The Mechanism of the Development of Sexual Shame and Guilt in Youth
• Author: Mirna Čupić
• Mentor: Tanja Jurin (mentor)
• Committee member: Dragutin Ivanec (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Iva Kapović (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; (Department of Psychology); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-06-27, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; General Psychology

Abstract

Cilj ovog kvalitativnog istraživanja bio je steći uvid u osjećaje seksualnog srama i krivnje, specifično bolje razumjeti kako ih mladi odrasli pojedinci doživljavaju i razlikuju, kako se osjećaji razvijaju i mijenjaju te koji čimbenici igraju ulogu u razvoju te održavanju osjećaja seksualnog srama i krivnje. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo osam ženskih te sedam muških osoba, od čega osam neheteroseksualnih te sedam heteroseksualnih osoba, sveukupno petnaest sudionika u dobnom rasponu od 20 do 27 godina. Podaci su bili prikupljani dubinskim polustrukturiranim intervjuima. Rezultati ukazuju na to da sudionici razlikuju osjećaje seksualnog srama i krivnje iako ih katkad doživljavaju istovremeno. Seksualni sram sudionici više osjećaju kroz usporedbu s društvenim normama, dok krivnju češće osjećaju radi nekog specifičnog čina ili djelovanja. Oba osjećaja djeluju nepovoljno na intimne odnose, dok pritisak društva oko svoje seksualnosti posebno osjećaju osobe ženskog spola i neheteronormativni sudionici. U kontekstu društva, o seksualnosti se priča manje nego što bi sudionici voljeli, a informiran i otvoren razgovor najviše im nedostaje u školama te zdravstvenim ustanovama. Starenje za sudionike označava pretežito pozitivne promjene – prihvaćanje svoje seksualnosti i fizičkog tijela, postavljanje granica i jasniju komunikaciju. Navedene promjene sudionici ističu kao bitne procese u smanjenju osjećaja seksualnog srama i krivnje, dok kod nekih sudionoika naviru i novi uzroci spomenutih osjećaja.

Abstract (english)

The aim of this qualitative research was to gain insight into feelings of sexual shame and guilt, specifically to understand how young adults experience and differentiate these feelings, how the feelings develop and change, and which factors play a role in the development and maintenance of sexual shame and guilt. The study involved fifteen participants (eight female, seven male) aged 20 to 27 years, including eight non-heterosexual and seven heterosexual individuals. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews. The results indicate that participants distinguish between feelings of sexual shame and guilt, although they sometimes experience them simultaneously. Participants more often feel sexual shame through comparison with social norms, while guilt is more often felt due to a specific act or behavior. Both feelings have a negative impact on intimate relationships, with societal pressure regarding their sexuality being particularly felt by female and non-heteronormative participants. In the societal context, sexuality is discussed less than participants would like, and they particularly miss informed and open discussions in schools and healthcare institutions. Aging signifies predominantly positive changes for participants – acceptance of their sexuality and physical body, setting boundaries and better communication. These changes are highlighted by participants as crucial processes in reducing feelings of sexual shame and guilt, while for some participants, new causes for these feelings also emerge.

• Keywords: seksualni sram; seksualna krivnja; seksualnost; intimni odnosi; kvalitativno istraživanje
• Keywords (english): sexual shame; sexual guilt; sexuality; intimate relationships; qualitative research
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:131:744248
• Study programme: Title: Psychology; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra psihologije (magistar/magistra psihologije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-07-12 18:19:46