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- Is the first book on sex work organized around a psychological theme, providing a broad discussion of psychological motivations and mental health correlates
- Offers a comprehensive synthesis of empirical research on the topic of women who sell sex
- Examines important sociocultural contexts surrounding the sale of sex in terms of stress and how women cope with these circumstances
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
About this book
Based on leading empirical psychological research from around the world, this book offers valuable insights on women who sell sex. It synthesizes the extensive body of scholarly work on the topic of women selling sex from a psychological perspective in order to understand why women choose to do so. In turn, the book highlights a range of important sociocultural contexts surrounding the sale of sex that are major sources of stress, and examines how women cope with these circumstances.
Illustrating the multi-faceted nature of selling sex, the book will contribute to debates on individual and societal responses to this major sociopolitical—and at the same time, deeply personal—issue. Including original case material and outlining future directions for researchers, it offers an informative and engaging resource for academics, researchers, students and professionals around the globe.
Authors and Affiliations
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Social Science Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, USA
Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
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Business Administration Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, USA
Bennett E. Postlethwaite
About the authors
Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University. She has published in the areas of mental health, stress, coping, religion, spirituality, virtues (including intellectual humility, gratitude, and forgiveness), and prostitution. She currently teaches courses on psychotherapy, family therapy, advanced research methodologies, and the psychology of religion. She is licensed as a psychologist in California.
Ben Postlethwaite is Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Management at Pepperdine University. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and an MSc in Health Management. His research on personality, groups and teams, and counterproductive behavior has appeared in leading psychology journals. Ben teaches courses on organizational behavior, human resources management, strategic management, and entrepreneurship. He previously held clinical and management roles in emergency medical services.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Women Who Sell Sex
Book Subtitle: A Review of Psychological Research With Clinical Implications
Authors: Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso, Bennett E. Postlethwaite
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47027-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science and Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-47026-5Published: 09 June 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-47029-6Published: 09 June 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-47027-2Published: 08 June 2020
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 181
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: Sexual Behavior, Quality of Life Research, Health Psychology, Gender Studies, Psychotherapy and Counseling