Soledad social y emocionalfactores de riesgo asociados en personas que ejercen la prostitución

  1. Ruth PINEDO GONZÁLEZ 1
  2. Félix LÓPEZ SÁNCHEZ 2
  1. 1 Universidad de Valladolid (España)
  2. 2 Universidad de Salamanca (España)
Journal:
Apuntes de Psicología

ISSN: 0213-3334

Year of publication: 2015

Volume: 33

Issue: 1

Pages: 17-22

Type: Article

More publications in: Apuntes de Psicología

Abstract

Stigma associated with prostitution and conditions under which it is performed promotes social isolation of this group which can interfere with the proper satisfaction of their emotional and social needs favoring the emergence of the feeling of loneliness. This study relates the conditions in which prostitution takes place with feelings of loneliness. It has been found that the sample presents living conditions that favor the development of feelings of loneliness, which are higher than the general population. Improve the emotional and social bonds of this collective are important to improve their health.