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Attachment, sexuality and aggression: an exploratory research on motivational systems
Journal Title: RIVISTA DI SESSUOLOGIA CLINICA 
Author/s: Valerio Celletti 
Year:  2013 Issue: 1 Language: Italian 
Pages:  10 Pg. 25-34 FullText PDF:  369 KB
DOI:  10.3280/RSC2013-001002
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In sexology the topic of aggression in sexuality is widely studied. On the contrary, the effects of attachment in sexuality is rarery discussed. Attachment theorists often refer to the aggressive behaviour instead of sexuality. The motivational systems theory could be a theoretical framework that would allow to consider them all together. This research explores the relationship between these three systems (attachment, sexuality and aggression) and proposes a direction for future studies.
Keywords: Sexuality, attachment, aggression, motivational systems, interaction, assessment tools.

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Valerio Celletti, Attachment, sexuality and aggression: an exploratory research on motivational systems in "RIVISTA DI SESSUOLOGIA CLINICA" 1/2013, pp. 25-34, DOI:10.3280/RSC2013-001002

   

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