Carrigan, Mark (Mark Alexander) (2011) There's more to life than sex? Difference and commonality within the asexual community. Sexualities, Vol.14 (No.4). pp. 462-478. doi:10.1177/1363460711406462

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Abstract

Asexuality is becoming ever more widely known and yet it has received relatively little attention from within sociology. Research in the area poses particular challenges because of the relatively recent emergence of the asexual community, as well as the expanding array of terms and concepts through which asexuals articulate their differences and affirm their commonalities. This article presents the initial findings of a mixed-methods research project, which involved semi-structured interviews, online questionnaires and a thematic analysis of online materials produced by members of the asexual community. The aim was to understand self-identified asexuals in their own terms so as to gain understanding of the lived experience of asexuals, as well as offering a subjectively adequate grounding for future research in the area.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Sexual minorities, Sexual minorities -- Identity, Difference (Psychology), Communities
Journal or Publication Title:	Sexualities
Publisher:	Sage
ISSN:	1363-4607
Official Date:	August 2011
Dates:	Date Event August 2011 Published
Volume:	Vol.14
Number:	No.4
Page Range:	pp. 462-478
DOI:	10.1177/1363460711406462
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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