Gender & Women’s Studies and Psychology professor Sara Chadwick is a co-author on the most recent edition of Psychology of Sexuality. This textbook was originally written and published by GWS Emerita Janet Shibley Hyde and the now late John DeLamater in 1979. It covers a wide range of core sexuality topics such as theories, the history of sex research, anatomy and hormones, pregnancy and childbirth, the menstrual cycle, contraception, sexual arousal, sexual orientation, STIs, sexual coercion, and more.
Dr. Chadwick was invited to become a co-author for the next iteration, along with GWS Affiliate and Psychology professor Morgan Jerald. They scoured the newest research for fresh information and updates to add, edit, and revise. Their goals were to ensure that students are provided with the most up-to-date findings and interested new discoveries on all things sexuality, particularly when it comes to new laws, studies, social shifts, terminology changes, updates stats, new medications and treatment, etc. They also worked to make sure that the content was accessible to undergraduate students and that information offered is based in rigorous and reliable scientific research. The textbook also works to encourage students’ critical thinking skills through analysis of different kinds of research and methodological approaches to studying and understanding sexuality, which are women throughout the presentation of findings.
Congratulations to all involved in this fantastic new edition! We’re very proud of Dr. Chadwick!