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Is Sex Cam Use a Substitute for “Real Sex?” Attitudes and Experiences of Consumers Using Adult Cam Platforms Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Xtine Milrod, Martin Monto
Adult webcam sites with live performers who provide viewer interactive experiences are a rapidly increasing form of sexual entertainment or “sextech.” The opportunity to engage with performers duri...
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Does a child maltreatment report source predict differences in immediate and subsequent report outcomes? Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 María Gandarilla Ocampo, Brett Drake, James Simon, Melissa Jonson-Reid
Background Mandated reporting policies, a core response to the identification of child maltreatment, are widely debated. Currently, there are calls to abolish or scale back these policies to include only certain professionals. These calls warrant evaluation of whether there are any differences in child welfare outcomes based on report source. Objective To determine if the initial report source predicts
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Sexual Consent Norms in a Sexually Diverse Sample Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Emily A. Harris, Thekla Morgenroth, Damien L. Crone, Lena Morgenroth, Isabel Gee, Harry Pan
Sexual consent has received increased attention in mainstream media, educational, and political settings since the rise of the #MeToo movement in 2017. However, long before #MeToo, sexual consent has been a core practice among people who engage in Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadism, and Masochism (BDSM). This study examined sexual consent norms among a sexually diverse sample
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Polygamous Interest in a Mononormative Nation: The Roles of Sex and Sociosexuality in Polygamous Interest in a Heterosexual Sample from the UK Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Andrew G. Thomas, Sophie Harrison, Justin K. Mogilski, Steve Stewart-Williams, Lance Workman
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Detransition and Desistance Among Previously Trans-Identified Young Adults Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Lisa Littman, Stella O’Malley, Helena Kerschner, J. Michael Bailey
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Twenty-five years of child welfare data in Ontario, Canada: Examining the response of child welfare to reports of children's exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Tara Black, Barbara Fallon, Hannah Brown, Sarah Innes, Kineesha William
Background Increases in child welfare investigations involving children's exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) in Ontario are likely the result of three factors: 1) changes to legislation, policy, and assessment instruments; 2) increased awareness of the risks of exposure to IPV for children, and 3) referrals from professionals (e.g., police). Objectives Using data from 6 cycles of the Ontario
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Police responses to intimate partner violence incidents involving children: Exploring variations in actions and concerns in an Australian jurisdiction Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Md Jahirul Islam, Masahiro Suzuki, Paul Mazerolle
Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has transformed from a private matter into a global concern. Although progress has been made in enhancing police responsiveness to IPV, research on interventions in IPV cases involving children remains limited. Objective This study investigates how police officers' responses vary depending on the nature and severity of IPV incidents and explores disparities
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Discovering child sexual abuse material creators' behaviors and preferences on the dark web Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Vuong M. Ngo, Rahul Gajula, Christina Thorpe, Susan Mckeever
Background Producing, distributing or discussing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) is often committed through the dark web to stay hidden from search engines and to evade detection by law enforcement agencies. Additionally, on the dark web, the CSAM creators employ various techniques to avoid detection and conceal their activities. The large volume of CSAM on the dark web presents a global social
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State and sex-specific trends in the annual incidence of child marriage in the United States since the year 2000 Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Alissa Koski, Kaya Van Roost, Fraidy Reiss
Objectives Child marriage, defined as marriage before 18 years of age, is a violation of human rights with harmful consequences for population health, educational attainment, and economic opportunities. Child marriage is legal across most of the United States but how often it happens is challenging to estimate. We measured state and sex-specific trends in the annual incidence of child marriage in 41
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Patterns of change in restrictive measures in residential care: Trauma-informed staff training benefits children and youth who need it the Most Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Alexandra Matte-Landry, Delphine Collin-Vézina
Background Implementation of trauma-informed staff training is promising to reduce restrictive measures (restraints, seclusions, and time-outs) used to address problem behaviors in youth in residential care. Previous mixed results may be explained in part by the heterogeneity in the use of restrictive measures among youth. Objective The objective was twofold: (1) to examine whether heterogeneity in
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Mother-child reporting discrepancies of child physical abuse: Associations with internalizing and externalizing symptoms Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Diogo Lamela, Rita Pasion, Raquel Costa, Tiago Miguel Pinto, Ana Morais, Inês Jongenelen
Background Mother-child discrepancies frequently occur in reports of child physical abuse. Such report discrepancies raise important challenges for interpreting and integrating data from multiple informants in forensic and clinical settings. Objectives The main goal of this study was to identify patterns of mother-child discrepancies in reporting CPA using latent profile analysis. We then tested differences
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Acceptability of ‘Humpr’: An Online Tool to Educate Adolescent Sexual Minority Males About Sexual Networking Applications Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Val Wongsomboon, Artur AFLN Queiroz, Andrés Alvarado Avila, Melissa Mongrella, Rana Saber, Dennis H. Li, David A. Moskowitz, Brian Mustanski, Kathryn Macapagal
We examined the acceptability of Humpr – an interactive, online tool developed to educate adolescent sexual minority males (ASMM) about how to safely navigate sexual networking applications (SNA). ...
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Efficacy of an internet-based written imagery rescripting intervention for survivors of institutional childhood abuse – A randomized controlled trial Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Birgit Wagner, Maya Böhm, Raphaela Grafiadeli
Background Institutional childhood abuse can have a long-term impact on the survivors' mental health, however, treatment for this group is limited and not always accessible. An internet-based intervention was developed, with the aim to reduce psychological sequelae relating to institutional abuse. Objective This study aimed to examine the efficacy of an online imagery rescripting intervention for survivors
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Taking Another Look at the Pornography Problems Due to Moral Incongruence Model: Does Gender Play a Role? Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Nicholas C. Borgogna, David A. L. Johnson, Michelle Shegedin, Kyle M. Brasil
The pornography problems due to moral incongruence (PPMI) model is a premier framework for understanding problematic pornography use (PPU). However, past studies have generally examined men or entered gender as a covariate in primary analyses. Such approaches mask between-gender differences. Additionally, dysregulation constructs are also thought to be relevant to PPU, yet it is unclear the degree
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Recalled Childhood Separation Anxiety in Relation to Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity in Thailand Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Adhm Zahran, Malvina N. Skorska, Lindsay A. Coome, Doug P. VanderLaan
Same-sex sexual attraction is an evolutionary paradox. It is influenced by genes but also associated with reduced reproduction. An altruistic disposition toward kin could increase relatives’ reprod...
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Australian Sexual Health Service Users’ Perspectives on Reducing the Oral Transmission of Bacterial STIs: A Qualitative Study Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Alicia J. King, Jade E. Bilardi, Christopher K. Fairley, Kate Maddaford, Eric P. F. Chow, Tiffany R. Phillips
Growing rates of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) demand new approaches to STI prevention. Sexual practices involving saliva or direct contact with the mouth increase the risk of ST...
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Negative Sexual Experiences Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men Using GPS-Enabled Hook-Up Apps and Websites Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Jacqueline Woerner, Sara B. Chadwick, Nadav Antebi-Gruszka, Karolynn Siegel, Eric W. Schrimshaw
Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) often use GPS-enabled dating apps and websites to facilitate in-person sexual encounters. Many of these encounters are positive and enjoya...
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A scoping review of research on polyamory and consensual non-monogamy: Implications for a more inclusive family science Journal of Family Theory & Review (IF 3.833) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Shivangi Gupta, Mari Tarantino, Caroline Sanner
Polyamory and consensual non-monogamy (CNM) refer to partnerships in which individuals have romantic, emotional, and/or sexual relationships with multiple people, with the knowledge and consent of everyone involved. Recent decades have seen a surge in research interest in polyamory and CNM, warranting efforts to pause and take stock of empirical findings. In this scoping review, we evaluate and synthesize
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Educators' experiences of coping with cases of child abuse and neglect: Challenges and supports Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Eran P. Melkman
Background Although educational staff are uniquely positioned to identify and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect (CAN), concerns have been raised as to their capacity to intervene appropriately in such cases. Objective The current study examines the perspectives of educators on their experience of reporting CAN and on the barriers and facilitators experienced within this process. Methods
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Child protective services and out-of-home Care for Children during COVID-19: A scoping review and thematic analysis Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Carmit Katz, Afnan Attrash-Najjar, Noa Cohen, Talia Glucklich, Ma'ayan Jacobson, Natalia Varela, Sidnei Rinaldo Priolo-Filho, Annie Bérubé, Olivia D. Chang, Delphine Collin-Vézina, Ansie Fouché, Sadiyya Haffejee, Ilan Katz, Kathryn Maguire-Jack, Nadia Massarweh, Michelle O'Reilly, Ashwini Tiwari, Elmien Truter, Rebeca Veras de Andrade Vieira, Hayley Walker-Williams, Christine Werkele
Background The COVID-19 pandemic challenged child protection and posed new risks for child maltreatment (CM). Moreover, governmental efforts worldwide prioritized mitigating the spread of the virus over ensuring the welfare and protection of families and children. This neglect caused hardship for many vulnerable children, including those in out-of-home care (OOHC), and challenged the functionality
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Responding to concerns related to the measurement of ICD-11 complex posttraumatic stress disorder using the International Trauma Questionnaire Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Philip Hyland, Chris R. Brewin, Marylène Cloitre, Thanos Karatzias, Mark Shevlin
Background A recent study in this journal by Frewen et al. (2023) provided a critical analysis of the most widely used measure of ICD-11 Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ). The article was a thoughtful review and gave voice to several widely held concerns about the nature of CPTSD as it is represented in ICD-11 and measured by the ITQ. The primary
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The Role of ‘Positivity’ and Big Five Traits during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Italian National Representative Survey J. Happiness Stud. (IF 4.087) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Antonio Zuffianò, Gianvittorio Caprara, Manuel Zamparini, Gemma Calamandrei, Valentina Candini, Matteo Malvezzi, Martha Scherzer, Fabrizio Starace, Cristina Zarbo, Giovanni de Girolamo
Background COVID-19 pandemic has seen a rise in psychological problems. However, little is known about the role of positivity and personality traits in facing the pandemic. Therefore, we aimed at investigating whether higher positivity was associated with a better emotional, behavioural and cognitive response to COVID-19, taking into account the role of the big five traits. Methods We performed a cross-sectional
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Measuring the prevalence and impact of adverse childhood experiences in the lives of LGBTQ individuals: A much-needed expansion Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Melissa S. Jones, Meredith G.F. Worthen
Background Numerous studies indicate that LGBTQ people have extensive experiences with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), more so than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. Research also shows that LGBTQ youth endure traumatic experiences with victimization, including bullying, harassment, and violence, based on their non-hetero-cis-normative genders and/or sexual identities. Yet, most
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How to help caregivers help children in emerging humanitarian emergencies Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 A. El-Khani, R. Calam, L. Cluver, S. Rakotomalala, W. Maalouf
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Effects of Sexual Myths and Intimate Partner Violence on Women’s Sexual Self-Schemas Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Burcu Kok Kendirlioglu, Suat Kucukgoncu
Sexual self-schemas (SSSs) are cognitive generalizations about one’s sexual aspects. The aim of this study was to explore the possible effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) and the sexual myths about sexual behavior or roles on women’s sexual self-schemas. The research had a cross-sectional and observational design. Fifty women from a psychiatry outpatient clinic between the ages of 18–50 were
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Sleep and Socioemotional Outcomes Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Mark Lawrence Wong, Jason M. Nagata, Manuela Barreto
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Parental absence as an adverse childhood experience among young adults in sub-Saharan Africa Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Francis B. Annor, Ermias W. Amene, Liping Zhu, Caroline Stamatakis, Viani Picchetti, Sarah Matthews, Stephanie S. Miedema, Colvette Brown, Viva C. Thorsen, Pedro Manuel, Leah K. Gilbert, Caroline Kambona, Rachel Coomer, Joseph Trika, Rashimisa Kamuingona, Shanta R. Dube, Greta M. Massetti
Background Parental absence in childhood has been associated with multiple negative consequences, such as depression and anxiety in young adulthood. Objective To assess whether parental absence for six months or more in childhood is associated with poor mental health and substance use in young adulthood and whether parental absence accounts for additional variance beyond those explained by other adverse
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Unheard voices: The living reality of unaccompanied refugee children in Jordan Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Sara Ahmad Taha, Manal Anabtawi
Background Unaccompanied refugee children are highly susceptible to challenging living conditions, as they lack the presence of biological caregivers. This study addresses a critical gap in the existing literature, providing valuable insights into a vulnerable population that has been relatively understudied. Moreover, understanding the specific circumstances and difficulties faced by unaccompanied
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Building police capability in child protection in Kenya Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Lydia Davenport, Eric Halford
Background Existing literature illustrates a high prevalence of child protection issues throughout Kenya. This is adjoined by additional research detailing issues of corruption, cultural rationalization and the potential lack of capability to deal with the problem in existing law enforcement practices. There is no specific research that investigates the establishment or operational function of a child
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Association between longitudinal patterns of child maltreatment experiences and adolescent substance use Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Susan Yoon, Julianna R. Calabrese, Junyeong Yang, Jessica A.R. Logan, Kathryn Maguire-Jack, Meeyoung O. Min, Natasha Slesnick, Christopher R. Browning, Sherry Hamby
Background Although there is a well-established link between child maltreatment and adolescent substance use, it remains unclear if and how longitudinal patterns of maltreatment experiences are associated with substance use in adolescence. Objective The purpose of the study was to examine how distinct patterns of longitudinal maltreatment experiences are associated with adolescent substance use. Participants
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The sexual politics of technology industry responses to online child sexual exploitation during COVID-19: “This pernicious elitism” Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Michael Salter, Delanie Woodlock, Tim Wong
Background Increasing rates of online child sexual exploitation further spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic at a time of disrupted child protection capacity. While the technology industry is central to coordinated efforts to prevent online abuse and remove harmful content, it is largely exempt from formal child protection obligations. Objective The aim of this study was to examine the response of the
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Approaches for measuring cumulative childhood adversity: A study of youth from 5 sub-Saharan African countries Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Leah K. Gilbert, Sarah Matthews, Shanta R. Dube, Francis B. Annor
Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) include forms of abuse, neglect, and household stressors that are potentially early life traumatic experiences. A summed integer count of ACEs is often used to examine cumulative childhood adversity (CCA) but has limitations. Objectives The current study tests two additional methods for measuring CCA using large samples of youth in low- and middle-income
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Parental mental health trajectories over the COVID-19 pandemic and links with childhood adversity and pandemic stress Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Dylan Johnson, Dillon T. Browne, Heather Prime, Jon Heron, Mark Wade
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant disruptions, with parents of school-age children being identified as a vulnerable population. Limited research has longitudinally tracked the mental health trajectories of parents over the active pandemic period. In addition, parents' history of adverse (ACEs) and benevolent (BCEs) childhood experiences may compound or attenuate the effect of
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Navigating Love in a Post-Pandemic World: Understanding Young Adults’ Views on Short- and Long-Term Romantic Relationships Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Lim Mengzhen, Daniel Han Jie Lim, Elizaveta Berezina, Jaime Benjamin
The uncertain future due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the technological advancements may have altered young adults' experiences of romantic relationships. It is unclear whether individuals will continue to prefer traditional long-term romantic relationships (LTRR) or opt for short-term ones (STRR). This research describes how young adults in Malaysia perceive LTRR and STRR. Using the structured approach
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A state-wide analysis of characteristics and predictors of dual system involvement among child victims of human trafficking Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Samuel J.A. Scaggs, Stacey Cutbush Starseed, Marianne Kluckman, Stephen Tueller, Lilly Yu
Background The child welfare system is pivotal in identifying and responding to child (younger than age 18) human trafficking victims. Children who have experienced human trafficking—or are at risk of victimization—are increasingly recognized as also being served in the juvenile justice system. Yet little is known about human trafficking victimization among children in the juvenile justice population
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Longitudinal impacts of adverse childhood experiences on multidimensional health outcomes: Predicting trajectories in mental, physical, and behavioral health Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Simon M. Li, Chengmian Zhang, Kaiwen Bi, Mark Shuquan Chen
Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) elevate the risk of poor health later in life. Objective This study aims to provide a more comprehensive investigation of the multidimensional health risks associated with ACEs, to address a gap in the understanding of their longitudinal impact on mental, physical, and behavioral health domains. Participants and setting This study included 6, 504 participants
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Monetizing Utility Reductions Associated with Bullying J. Happiness Stud. (IF 4.087) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Tinna Laufey Ásgeirsdóttir, Gísli Gylfason, Arna Hauksdóttir, Edda Bjork Thordardottir, Unnur Anna Valdimarsdóttir
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Promoting Well-Being in a Clinical Sample of Young Adults with Paranoid Tendencies: A Randomised Clinical Trial J. Happiness Stud. (IF 4.087) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Carmen Valiente, Regina Espinosa, Alba Contreras, Almudena Trucharte, Vanesa Peinado, Belen Lozano, Juan Nieto, Elena Cerezo
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Men Who Have Sex with Both Men and Women in West Africa: Factors Associated with a High Behavioral Risk of Acquiring HIV from Male Partners and Transmission to Women (CohMSM ANRS 12324—Expertise France) Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Marion Fiorentino, Bakary Coulibaly, Clotilde Couderc, Bintou Dembélé Keita, Camille Anoma, Elias Dah, Ephrem Mensah, Thomas Niamkey Aka, Juste Rodrigue Touré, Drissa Camara, Anouwarsadat Rodolphe Kokouba, Gwenaëlle Maradan, Marion Mora, Michel Bourrelly, Lucas Riegel, Daniela Rojas-Castro, Bruno Spire, Christian Laurent, Luis Sagaon-Teyssier
HIV is highly prevalent in men who have sex with men (MSM) in West Africa. Many MSM in the region also have sex with women (MSMW). Accordingly, they are a potential bridge subpopulation for HIV transmission to women. We aimed to evaluate the proportions and characteristics of West African MSMW at high behavioral risk of acquiring HIV from male partners and transmitting it to female partners (HBRMF)
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Young Love “Locked Down:” Adolescent and Young Adult Perspectives on Sexting During the Covid-19 Pandemic in England Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Emily Setty, Emma Dobson
There were limited opportunities for in-person social, intimate, and sexual interactions in England during 2020–2021, due to restrictions imposed by the UK government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. While previous studies examined the effects of lockdown on intimate relationships, there is less qualitative research regarding young people’s perspectives on and experiences of digitally mediated
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Dimensional Reduction in Barriers and Facilitators to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Uptake Willingness for Full-Service Sex Workers Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Stephen D. Ramos, Honor Woodward, Lynn Kannout, Steff Du Bois
Full-Service Sex Workers (FSSWs) face heightened risk of acquiring HIV, yet exhibit relatively low adoption of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)—an antiviral that substantially reduces HIV acquisition risk. Little work examines barriers and facilitators to PrEP uptake willingness among FSSWs. This study aimed to identify the distinct components of barriers and facilitators to PrEP uptake willingness
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Romantic Attachment and Sexual Satisfaction Trajectories Among Couples Transitioning to Parenthood. Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Gabrielle Bourque-Morel,Laurence Grenier,Laurie Arseneault,Shalie-Emma Vaillancourt,Audrey Brassard,Anne Brault-Labbé,Marie-France Lafontaine,Katherine Péloquin
The transition to parenthood (TTP) is an exciting yet destabilizing time for couples. First-time parents may experience changes in their sexual satisfaction during the TTP, but little is known about the factors associated with these changes. Romantic attachment might help understand why some new parents experience a decrease in sexual satisfaction while others do not. This prospective and dyadic study
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An International Survey of BDSM Practitioner Demographics: The Evolution of Purpose for, Participation in, and Engagement with, Kink Activities. Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Bryce Westlake,Isabella Mahan
While general proclivities for BDSM participation have been investigated in various countries, few large-scale studies have been conducted specifically with BDSM practitioners, which would allow for more in-depth analyses of participation. Through an online survey of 810 BDSM practitioners, the predictability of demographics and BDSM-related traits on the who, what, when, where, why, and how of BDSM
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The Link Between Sexual Disagreements and Separation Proneness: Differences Between Men and Women in a Culturally Diverse Sample. Journal of Sex Research (IF 4.453) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Dominika Perdoch Sladká,Martin Kreidl
Traditional gender ideologies suggest that sexual disagreements are associated with union instability more strongly among men than among women. Previous studies of this topic were based on one panel survey initiated in the United States in the late 1980s and they provided contradictory results. We revisited this issue using the Generations and Gender Survey, a more recent panel that interviewed 19
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Caregiver adverse childhood experiences and preschool externalizing problems: The role of factors that contribute to caregiver resilience Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-11 Tre D. Gissandaner, Andrew K. Littlefield, Adam T. Schmidt, Sarah E. Victor, Shinye Kim, Amber J. Morrow, Joaquín Borrego
Background Preschool children with externalizing problems are at risk for short- and long-term difficulties and preschool externalizing problems (PEP) are influenced by several caregiver factors. One such factor is caregiver adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Researchers have investigated how caregiver ACEs are related to PEP by identifying risk factors to account for this association. However,
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The role of fellowship experience in decreasing burnout for child abuse pediatricians Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-11 Sasha S. Svendsen, Terri Lewis, Antonia E. Chiesa, Andrew P. Sirotnak, Daniel M. Lindberg
Background Compassion fatigue and burnout are important issues within the medical field, and may be an even bigger problem for Child Abuse Pediatricians (CAPs). While the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) mandates educational activities focused on burnout and resilience, there is currently minimal data to inform the choice and implementation of these activities. Objective
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Factors associated with delayed disclosure of child sexual abuse: A focus on the victim's having been led to perform sexual acts on the perpetrator Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-11 Noémie Allard-Gaudreau, Sebastien Poirier, Mireille Cyr
Background Contextual variables associated with children's willingness to disclose sexual abuse have been identified in previous studies, but further investigation is needed to better understand delayed disclosure of child sexual abuse (CSA). Objectives This study aimed to examine the factors associated with the risk of delayed disclosure of CSA. More specifically, it focused on a factor that has rarely
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Invisibility and Stigma: Experiences of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Individuals in South Korea Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Eunha Kim, Hyun Park, YeJi Cho, KyungAh Jeon, Hyunju An
In this qualitative study, we explored the challenges that transgender and gender non-confirming (TGNC) individuals face in South Korea. For this, we conducted in-depth interviews with 14 South Korean TGNC younger adults attending colleges or graduate schools and analyzed their data through consensus qualitative research. Analyses revealed that issues related to interpersonal relationships and medical
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Validation and measurement invariance of the childhood trauma questionnaire short form among incarcerated men and women in Spain Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Eva Aizpurua, Francisco Caravaca-Sánchez, Nancy Wolff
Background Childhood trauma is highly prevalent among incarcerated individuals and contributes to a range of negative outcomes. Assessing traumatic childhood events in prison settings requires valid, reliable, and effective instruments. Objectives and methods This study evaluated the performance of the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire - Short Form (CTQ-SF), originally developed and validated in English
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A framework for how homelessness impacts children's attachments to their caregiver Journal of Family Theory & Review (IF 3.833) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Nathaniel Stekler
In this paper, I create a framework that explains how homelessness reduces a child's attachment security. Attachment theory states how over time and repeated interactions, children and caregivers develop patterns of behavior that foster the development of children's schemas about what to generally expect from relationships with others. In order for children to develop secure attachments, a caregiver
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Preventing HIV Infection in Pregnant Women in Western Uganda Through a Comprehensive Antenatal Care-Based Intervention: An Implementation Study Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Lisa S. Jahn, Agnes Kengonzi, Steven N. Kabwama, John Rubaihayo, Stefanie Theuring
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Newspaper Coverage of Violence Related to Initiation and Traditional Male Circumcision in South Africa Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Timothy Makubuya, Anam Nyembezi, Kenneth Kibii
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The Mental Health Costs of Online Heterosexism Among LGBTQ+ Individuals: Development and Initial Validation of the Perceived Online Heterosexism Scale Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Brian TaeHyuk Keum, Emily Maurin-Waters, Eddie S. K. Chong
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Emerging Adults’ Perspectives on Consensually Nonmonogamous Parenting Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Marie Lippmann, Madeline R. Olwert, Christine E. Leistner
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Gonorrheal and chlamydia yield for genital and extragenital testing in children evaluated for sexual abuse Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Arezo Nasrazadani, Michelle Ruda, Rebecca Girardet, Jamie Campbell, Khara Breeden, Brookley Torres
Objective Texas Forensic Nurse Examiners (TXFNE) performs routine testing of genital and non-genital sites for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), and further testing for other sexually transmitted pathogens. The current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines recommend that testing be based primarily on patient history of type of sexual contact, patient age
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Centenary Personality: Are There Psychological Resources that Distinguish Centenarians? J. Happiness Stud. (IF 4.087) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Mª Dolores Merino, Marta Sánchez-Ortega, Elvira Elvira-Flores, Inmaculada Mateo-Rodríguez
The number of centenarians is increasing year by year. Considering that happier people are likely to live longer, we asked ourselves whether healthy centenarians share psychological resources or positive personality characteristics that have enabled them to face traumatic situations and the challenges life more successfully. To our knowledge this is an issue that has not been sufficiently researched
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Self-compassion and avoidant coping as mediators of the relationship between childhood maltreatment and mental health and alcohol use in young adulthood Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Lucinda Grummitt, Erin V Kelly, Nicola C Newton, Lexine Stapinski, Siobhan Lawler, Katrina Prior, Emma L Barrett
Background Exposure to childhood maltreatment increases the risk of mental health and substance use problems. Understanding the mechanisms linking maltreatment to these problems is critical for prevention. Objective To examine whether self-compassion and avoidant coping mediate the relationship between childhood maltreatment and mental ill-health and alcohol use. Participants and setting Australians
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The gradients of the relationship between child discipline practices at home and early childhood development of young children Child Abuse & Neglect (IF 4.863) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 M. Mofizul Islam
Background Although the literature suggests a negative association between early childhood development (ECD) and violent disciplinary measures, little is known about the gradient of this relationship. Objective This study examined the gradient of the relationship between the number and types of child discipline practices at home and the ECD of children aged from 36-to-59 months. Participants and setting
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Implicit Sexual Cognitions in Women with Ambiphilic Sexual Attractions: A Comparison to Androphilic and Gynephilic Women Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Robert J. Snowden, Nicola S. Gray, Katie S. Uzzell
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Adaptive Calibration of Dyadic Sexual Desire Is Sex Differentiated and Disrupted by Hormonal Contraceptives Arch. Sex. Behav. (IF 4.891) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Juliana E. French, Anastasia Makhanova, Andrea L. Meltzer