Sexual disorders in DSM 5: the importance of relational aspects between old and new diagnosis

Journal title QUADERNI DI GESTALT
Author/s Maria Salvina Signorelli
Publishing Year 2014 Issue 2014/1
Language Italian Pages 7 P. 58-64 File size 78 KB
DOI 10.3280/GEST2014-001006
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This paper analyzes the changes in the diagnostic classification of sexual disorders in the transition from DSM IV-TR to DSM 5. In addition to discussing nosological questions, the article points out the importance of the relational aspect of these disorders.

Keywords: Sexual dysfunction, pharafilia, gender dysphoria, DSM 5, anxiety

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Maria Salvina Signorelli, I disturbi sessuali nel DSM 5. Aspetti relazionali tra vecchie e nuove diagnosi in "QUADERNI DI GESTALT" 1/2014, pp 58-64, DOI: 10.3280/GEST2014-001006