Opportunity and the sexual abuse of adolescents

Felson, Richard B.; Savolainen, Jukka; Whichard, Corey; Fry, Sarah; Ellonen, Noora

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105363

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“…7 However, Felson et al have reported that boys are more vulnerable to experiencing CSA than girls. 8 Similar finding was observed in the present study, where the majority (82.2%) of participants agreed that boys are also victimized in CSA.…”

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A cross-sectional study to assess medical student’s opinions regarding child sexual abuse in an Eastern state of India

Rastogi,

Debbarma

2024

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a heinous crime against growing children, which may victimize both genders. It is a pervasive issue that affects societies worldwide. Present study was conducted to gain insights into the opinion and understanding regarding CSA among undergraduate medical students at a premier institution in Bihar, an Eastern state of India. Objectives were to study the distribution of medical students according to opinions regarding CSA and to study the distribution of medical students according to information regarding CSA obtained from parents. Methods: After obtaining institutional ethical committee (IEC) clearance, a pre-designed structured questionnaire was administered online to undergraduate medical students of the institution who gave consent for study. Collected information was entered in Microsoft excel, and categorical variables were expressed as percentages and proportions. Results: The present study included 312 boys (62.4%) and 186 girls (37.6%). The majority (82.2%) of study participants agreed that boys are also victims of CSA, and the majority (68.3%) agreed with the statement regarding informing a caregiver following an incident. Most (64%) of the study participants had obtained information regarding CSA from parents. Conclusions: Awareness generation is an important measure to curb the growing menace of CSA. Parental education plays a vital role in creating necessary awareness.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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A cross-sectional study to assess medical student’s opinions regarding child sexual abuse in an Eastern state of India

Rastogi,

Debbarma

2024

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…Lack of knowledge has a strong influence on the attitudes and behavior of adolescents. As a result, adolescents are vulnerable to sexual abuse, disability, illegal pregnancy, unsafe abortions, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV/AIDS [20]. Their sources of information were also limited.…”

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The Relationship of Young Women's Knowledge and Attitudes About the Physical Changes of Puberty with Self-Confidence

Saadah¹,

Damayanti²,

Rahayu³

et al. 2022

International Journal of Advanced Health Science and Technology

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There are still many teenagers who do not know about the physical changes of puberty, so it can affect their confidence. Adolescents must have good self-confidence so that they can help carry out their developmental tasks, in the formation of self-image or identity in adolescents, and the process of adjusting themselves to their social, both to peers and people around them. This study aims to find out the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls about the physical changes of puberty with self-confidence. This research method is observational with a cross-sectional approach. Sampling uses simple random sampling. Independent variables are knowledge and attitudes, while dependent variables are self-confidence. Data collection using questionnaires. The analysis using the Chi-Square test resulted from 71 respondents obtained students who had less knowledge as many as 53 students, had negative attitudes as many as 46 students, and almost all students had low self-confidence as many as 52 students. The results of the analysis of the relationship of knowledge with self-confidence value p value = 0.010 and attitude relationship with self-confidence value p value = 0.003. In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between the knowledge and attitude of young women about the physical changes of puberty with self-confidence in MTs student Ar-Rohman Tegalrejo Semen. It is hoped that school teachers can provide explanations about the physical changes that occur in young women, so that students are better prepared for the changes that occur, and can maintain and improve their reproductive health;

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“…Research has demonstrated that certain family features (such as marital conflict, domestic violence, non-nuclear family structure and social isolation) and parenting practices (such as neglect, hostility and maltreatment, low attachment and parental care/affection, lack of communication and supervision/monitoring) put children are greater risk of CSA (see Assink et al, 2019; Rudolph & Zimmer-Gembeck, 2018a for reviews). Furthermore, new research with adolescents in Finland demonstrates that parental monitoring, especially of their children’s relationships, is important in the prevention of sexual abuse (Felson et al, 2021). With this in mind, it is encouraging that there have been recent dialogues, recommendations and campaigns highlighting the protective potential of safer home environments and positive parenting (Darkness to Light, 2021; Mendelson & Letourneau, 2015; Rudolph et al, 2018a, 2018b; Smallbone et al, 2008).…”

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Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Parental Discussion, Protective Practices and Attitudes

Rudolph

Walsh

Shanley

et al. 2022

J Interpers Violence

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Understanding parental practices and attitudes regarding child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention could be used to improve CSA prevention, but little information is available. In this study, we summarise survey data collected from 248 Australian and UK parents (87% female) with at least one child aged 6-11 years ( M = 8.6, SD = 1.8). This is the first study to quantify parental use of protective practices, other than prevention education, which may guard against CSA. Parental media mediation, which may safeguard against online dangers, was another unique focus of this study. Participants reported their discussion of sensitive topics with their children including CSA; behaviors that may reduce the incidence of CSA (e.g., monitoring, supervision, delegation of care and checking-in with the child); mediation of their child's media use; and attitudes towards CSA prevention education. Parents reported discussing sexual abuse less than other sensitive topics such as abduction dangers, drugs, and death but more than issues surrounding puberty, sex and pornography. Parents reported using high levels of protective behaviours, however some areas of concern were revealed. Of concern was the low-moderate level of parental media mediation, with substantial numbers of children potentially exposed to online risks such as using devices unsupervised in bedrooms or chatting to individuals unknown to their parents and not having their devices checked for concerning content. Almost all parents were supportive of CSA prevention education and felt they should provide this education. However, two-thirds of parents thought CSA education may be associated with harms for the child and two-thirds of parents believed children could prevent their own abuse. Reported results will aid in our understanding of which areas of parenting could be strengthened to create safer environments for children. This research has particularly highlighted the need for parents to be more protective around their children’s access to online devices.

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Opportunity and the sexual abuse of adolescents

Cited by 7 publications

References 63 publications

A cross-sectional study to assess medical student’s opinions regarding child sexual abuse in an Eastern state of India

A cross-sectional study to assess medical student’s opinions regarding child sexual abuse in an Eastern state of India

The Relationship of Young Women's Knowledge and Attitudes About the Physical Changes of Puberty with Self-Confidence

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Parental Discussion, Protective Practices and Attitudes

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