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Asociality refers to the lack of motivation to engage in social interaction, or a preference for solitary activities. Asociality may be associated with avolition, but it can, moreover, be a manifestation of limited opportunities for social relationships. [ 1] Developmental psychologists use the synonyms nonsocial, unsocial, and social uninterest.
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder ( HSDD ), hyposexuality or inhibited sexual desire ( ISD) is sometimes considered a sexual dysfunction, and is characterized as a lack or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity, as judged by a clinician. For this to be regarded as a disorder, it must cause marked distress or interpersonal ...
Asexuality is the lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity. [ 1][ 2][ 3] It may be considered a sexual orientation or the lack thereof. [ 4][ 5][ 6] It may also be categorized more widely, to include a broad spectrum of asexual sub-identities. [ 7][ 8]
Identity diffusion can overlap with diagnoses such as schizophrenia and depression, and can best be described as a lack of identity structure. An example of an identity crisis emerging from this status is an adolescent who becomes reclusive after his identity as a star athlete is destroyed by a serious injury.
A particularly interesting contribution to the influence of sexual desire in intimate relationships is the potential role of socialization in the reinforcement of gender-specific behaviours that may force women to restrict their expression or enjoyment of sexual feelings, and influence the development of intimate relationships. [7] For example ...
Definition, identity and relationships. Simplified diagram of the aromantic and asexual spectra. Aromanticism is defined as "having little or no romantic feeling towards others: experiencing little or no romantic desire or attraction". [ 9] The term aromantic was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2018.
Sexual desire is an emotion [ 1][ 2] and motivational state characterized by an interest in sexual objects or activities, or by a drive to seek out sexual objects or to engage in sexual activities. [ 3] It is an aspect of sexuality, which varies significantly from one person to another and also fluctuates depending on circumstances.
Insurable interest. In insurance practice, an insurable interest exists when an insured person derives a financial or other kind of benefit from the continuous existence, without repairment or damage, of the insured object (or in the case of a person, their continued survival). An "interested person" has an insurable interest in something when ...