Attachment, sexuality and aggression: an exploratory research on motivational systems

Journal title RIVISTA DI SESSUOLOGIA CLINICA
Author/s Valerio Celletti
Publishing Year 2013 Issue 2013/1
Language Italian Pages 10 P. 25-34 File size 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, Attaccamento, sessualità ed aggressività: una ricerca esplorativa sui sistemi motivazionali in "RIVISTA DI SESSUOLOGIA CLINICA" 1/2013, pp 25-34, DOI: 10.3280/RSC2013-001002