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Handbook of Child and Adolescent Sexuality
Developmental and Forensic Psychology
- 1st Edition - January 28, 2013
- Editors: Daniel S. Bromberg, William T. O'Donohue
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 7 7 5 9 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 7 7 6 4 - 2
Adolescent and child sexuality is studied by developmental psychologists from a research perspective and is of interest to forensic psychologists dealing with abuse and custody is… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAdolescent and child sexuality is studied by developmental psychologists from a research perspective and is of interest to forensic psychologists dealing with abuse and custody issues as well as rape cases. In many cases, it is of interest whether the child in question was sexually active to understand the extent to which an underage minor might have voluntarily participated in sexual activity as opposed to having been coerced. Previously, researchers interested in the applications of their research needed to look to separate books, and forensic specialists needed to look to development books to find the information they may have needed. This handbook provides both audiences with the related information they need.
- Encompasses normative behavior and clinical disorders in one source
- Applies the information on development and behavior to forensic issues
- Provides treatment information on sexual disorders in children
- Provides information on children and adolescents in one volume
Researchers in developmental and social psychology and clinical psychologists specializing in child sexual disorders
List of Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part One: Ethical Issues Pertaining to the Sexuality of Minors
Chapter 1. Choosing for Children
The Rudiments of Consent
Hot Button Case
The Good, the Bad, and Best Interests
Moral Disagreement
Large Issues
References
Part Two: Research Strategies: How Do We “Know” What We “Know?”
Chapter 2. Research Methods: Current Strategies, Obstacles to Research, and Future Directions
Why the Dearth of Research on Child and Adolescent Sexuality?
Strengths and Shortcomings of Research Strategies Employed
Research Strategies Utilized in Investigating Domains of Childhood Behavior other than Childhood Sexual Behavior
Directions for Future Research
Significant Dilemmas Impeding Advancement of Knowledge in the Field
References
Chapter 3. Research Syntheses Related to Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality: A Critical Review
Introduction
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis: Evidence-Based Resources
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Procedures
Survey of Systematic Reviews of Child and Adolescent Sexuality
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 4. Applications of Small-n Research Design in Child and Adolescent Sexuality
Introduction
Measurement
Withdrawal and Reversal Designs (AB, ABAB)
Multiple-Baseline Designs
Conclusions
Acknowledgement
References
Part Three: Child and Adolescent Development
Chapter 5. Sexual Development
Introduction
Learning Bases
Social Bases
Conclusion: Healthy Sexual Development
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 6. Sexual Behavior of Prepubertal Children
Introduction
Defining Prepubertal
Theories of why Puberty is Occurring at Earlier Ages
Sexual Behavior in Prepubertal Children
Sexual Behavior in Children with Early Pubertal Development
Prepubertal Children and Gender Identity Disorder
Summary
References
Further Reading
Chapter 7. Sexual Development in Adolescents
The Conceptual Organization of Adolescent Sexuality Development
Sexual Socialization
Sexual Selfhood
Sexual Repertoire
Summary
References
Chapter 8. Sexual Development in Girls: “Normative” Development and Development of Paraphilias and Sexual Offending Behaviors
Introduction
Understanding “Normative” Sexual Development
Paraphilias and Sexual Offending in Girls
Conclusions
References
Chapter 9. The Sexual Health of Adolescents: When, Where, and Why Adolescents Use Contraceptives
Overview of Adolescent Sexual Behavior and Consequences of Unprotected Sex
Contraceptives
Predictors of Contraceptive Use and Non-Use
Promoting Contraceptive Use
Conclusions
References
Chapter 10. Influence of Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use on Sexual Behavior
Descriptive Epidemiology
Alcohol, Drugs, Interpersonal Violence, and Sexual Behaviors
Theories and Common Mechanisms of Influence Among Alcohol, Drugs, and Sexual Behaviors
Selective Findings from Prevention and Intervention Studies
Conclusions and Future Directions
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 11. Sexual-Minority, Gender-Nonconforming, and Transgender Youths
First Things First: Defining the Population
Same-Sex Attractions: Not always early and Exclusive
Mental Health of Sexual-Minority Youths
Gender-Nonconforming Youths
Transgender Youth
Exposure to Stigmatization
Conclusion
References
Part Four: Children and Adolescents as Sexual Abuse Victims
Chapter 12. Epidemiology of Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse
Defining Child Sexual Abuse
Incidence and Prevalence of Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse
Victim and Abuse Characteristics
Disclosure and Allegations of child sexual Abuse
Outcomes of Child Sexual Abuse
Conclusion
References
Chapter 13. Child Sexual Abuse and Adolescent Sexuality
Child Sexual Abuse Statistics
Professional Responsibilities in CSA
Sexual Behavior Problems
Juvenile Sex Offending
Juvenile Sex Offending—the Role of CSA
Summary
References
Chapter 14. Memory and Complications to the Interviewing of Suspected Child and Adolescent Victims
Introduction
General Memory Issues
General Trends in Child Memory
Evaluating Interviews for Potential Bias
Child Advocacy Centers
How CACs Interview
Other Training
References
Chapter 15. Treating Children and Adolescents in the Aftermath of Sexual Abuse
Introduction
Review of Evidence-Based Treatments for Child Sexual Abuse
Review of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Research
Description of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A Case Study of TF-CBT for Child Sexual Abuse with Sexually Reactive Behaviors
Conclusion
References
Chapter 16. Medical Assessment and Treatment of Suspected Child and Adolescent Victims of Sexual Abuse
Introduction
Overview and Approach to the Medical Evaluation
Timing of Physical Examination
Preparation of the Child for Examination
Examination
Documentation
Multidisciplinary Teams
References
Chapter 17. Teaching Sexual Abuse Prevention Skills to Children
Sexual Abuse Prevention Skills
Assessment of Safety Skills
Training Approaches
References
Chapter 18. Adolescence and Commercial Sexual Exploitation: Prostituted Girls in the US
Introduction
Social Context of Commercial Sex and Adolescence
How Youth Get Involved in CSE
Research on Common Features of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Community Response
References
Chapter 19. Legal Responses to Adolescent Victims of Sexual Violence
Dominant Legal Responses to the Sexual Victimization of Adolescents: Their Processes and Inherent Limitations
The Victim’s Rights Movement
Conclusions
References
Part Five: Children with Sexual Behavior Problems and Adolescent Sexual Offenders
Chapter 20. Children with Sexual Behavior Problems
Introduction
Definitions
Differentiating Typical Sexual Development from Problematic Sexual Behavior
Prevalence, Origins, and Conceptualization of Problematic Sexual Behavior
Clinical Assessment
Treatment Planning
Systems Barriers and Supports
Summary and Conclusions
References
Chapter 21. Adolescents Adjudicated for Sexual Offenses
Characteristics of Adolescent Males Adjudicated for Sexual Offenses
Assessment of Adolescents Adjudicated for Sexual Offenses
Treatment for Adolescents Adjudicated for Sexual Offenses
Conclusions
References
Chapter 22. Legal Responses to Adolescents’ Sexual Offending
Introduction
Juvenile Justice System Responses
Criminal Justice Responses
Furthering Legal Reforms
Conclusion
References
Index
- No. of pages: 608
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 28, 2013
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780123877598
- eBook ISBN: 9780123877642
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Daniel S. Bromberg
Daniel Bromberg, Ph.D., ABPP, is the Director of Special Psychological Services, LLC. He is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York State. He is board certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Dr. Bromberg’s primary interest is in assessing and providing evidence-based treatment to individuals displaying sexual behavioral problems. He works with children displaying sexual behavioral problems, adolescent sex offenders, and adult offenders, some of whom are supervised by the Sex Offender Management Unit of the New Jersey State Parole Board. In addition, he provides a range of assessment and treatment services regarding child maltreatment.
Before launching Special Psychological Services, LLC, Dr. Bromberg’s employment experience included working as a psychologist in a juvenile secure care facility, working as a staff psychologist at a regional diagnostic and treatment center for child abuse and neglect, and working as a school psychologist with children and adolescents displaying severe behavioral problems.
Affiliations and expertise
Special Psychological Services, Bloomfield, New Jersey, USAWO
William T. O'Donohue
William O’Donohue, Ph.D., is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Nevada Reno. He has published over 70 books and 200 journal articles. He has directed a free treatment program for twenty years for children who have been sexually abused and adults who have been sexually assaulted.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, USARead Handbook of Child and Adolescent Sexuality on ScienceDirect