Early Findings of Helpline Inquiries From Youth and Young Adults With Concerns About Their Sexual Thoughts, Behaviors, and Experiences.

IF 2.6 3区 心理学 Q1 CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Melissa A Bright, Csenge Bődi, Brittany Gordon, Diana Ortega, Jenny Coleman
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Abstract

Most self-reported victims of child sexual abuse are harmed by peers or known older youth with the average age of first-time sexual perpetration being between 11 and 16 years. In this retrospective review of inquiries made to the WhatsOK helpline over an 18.5-month period, we examine the characteristics of contacts to a helpline for youth with questions about their sexual interests and behaviors. Data were collected from pre-set questions on age, primary reason for contact, timing of inquiry relative to other help-seeking, and timing relative to harm caused. Most inquiries came from youth aged 14 to 21 (57.7%) via email (54.4%). Over half (54.6%) had or were at risk to cause sexual harm. The second most common reason to contact (17.4%) was about general sexual health topics. The majority sought help prior to seeking out other external professional resources (54%). This study provides proof of concept that youth are willing to seek out help for their (and others') sexual interests and behaviors, highlighting the critical need for prevention strategies targeting youth with potentially concerning sexual behaviors.

青少年和年轻成人对其性想法、性行为和性经历的关注热线查询的初步结果。
大多数自我报告的儿童性虐待受害者都是被同龄人或已知的大龄青年伤害的,首次性侵犯的平均年龄在 11 到 16 岁之间。在对 WhatsOK 求助热线 18.5 个月内的咨询进行的回顾性审查中,我们研究了因青少年的性兴趣和性行为问题而与求助热线取得联系的青少年的特征。我们通过预先设置的问题收集了有关年龄、联系的主要原因、相对于其他求助的咨询时间以及相对于造成伤害的时间等方面的数据。大多数咨询来自 14 至 21 岁的青少年(57.7%),他们通过电子邮件(54.4%)进行咨询。超过一半(54.6%)的青少年曾经或有可能造成性伤害。第二个最常见的联系原因(17.4%)是关于一般的性健康话题。大多数人是在寻求其他外部专业资源之前寻求帮助的(54%)。这项研究证明,青少年愿意为自己(和他人)的性兴趣和性行为寻求帮助,突出了针对有潜在性行为的青少年的预防策略的关键需求。
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6.20
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Interpersonal Violence is devoted to the study and treatment of victims and perpetrators of interpersonal violence. It provides a forum of discussion of the concerns and activities of professionals and researchers working in domestic violence, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault, physical child abuse, and violent crime. With its dual focus on victims and victimizers, the journal will publish material that addresses the causes, effects, treatment, and prevention of all types of violence. JIV only publishes reports on individual studies in which the scientific method is applied to the study of some aspect of interpersonal violence. Research may use qualitative or quantitative methods. JIV does not publish reviews of research, individual case studies, or the conceptual analysis of some aspect of interpersonal violence. Outcome data for program or intervention evaluations must include a comparison or control group.
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