Joan D. Atwood, Ph.D.


Joan D.'s latest writings
Menopause:Another Case of Manufactured Madness?

The experience of menopause is heavily influenced by (1) the socio-historical contexts in which the concept of menopause exists, (2) the biological and physiological constitution of the woman, (3) the unique psychological experiences of the woman--both historical and current-- and (4) the couple and family environment in which she lives. This mid-life cycle transition is based on certain socially... (posted by Joan D. 4 years 324 days ago.)
What Parents Can Do To Increase Teen and Pre-Teen Internet Safety

In 1995, there were 2 million children on line. In 1996 the figures rose to 4 million. In 2005, 77 million children were on the Internet. An earlier study, now published in The American Journal of Family Therapy (2007), explored the lives of pre-teenagers’ (ages 8-13) sex lives as they reported them in Internet Chat Rooms. Research on the content of Chat Rooms on the Internet is... (posted by Joan D. 4 years 325 days ago.)
The Shocking News About Pre-Teen Sexuality
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Parents and Mental Health Professionals are often unaware of the sexual activity of Pre-Adolescent girls. We assume that because they are so young that they are not engaging in sexual behavior. This is a dangerous assumtion. Research that explored the sexual lives in pre-teenagers' (ages 8-13) as they reported in Internet Chat Rooms. Based on reports from over 2,000 young girls, the... (posted by Joan D. 4 years 346 days ago.)