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Normative sexual behavior in children.

W N Friedrich1, P Grambsch, D Broughton

  • 1Section of Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.

Pediatrics
|September 1, 1991
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This study surveyed 880 children aged 2-12, finding that older children exhibited less sexual behavior. Sexuality was linked to behavioral issues and family nudity, but not socioeconomic status.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Human Sexuality

Background:

  • Preadolescent sexual behavior is a complex area requiring extensive research.
  • Understanding normative sexual behaviors in children is crucial for developmental assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of various sexual behaviors in preadolescent children.
  • To examine the relationship between these behaviors and factors like age, gender, and family environment.

Main Methods:

  • A large-scale, community-based survey involving 880 children aged 2-12.
  • Mothers rated children's behaviors using questionnaire measures after screening for a history of sexual abuse.

Main Results:

  • Sexual behaviors varied widely; aggressive and adult-imitative behaviors were infrequent.

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  • Older children (boys and girls) displayed less sexual behavior than younger children.
  • Sexuality correlated with general behavior problems (Achenbach T scores) and family nudity; no socioeconomic link was found.

    • Conclusions:

    • Age is a significant factor in preadolescent sexual behavior, with a decrease observed in older children.
    • Behavioral problems and family environment, specifically nudity, are associated with childhood sexuality.
    • Socioeconomic status does not appear to influence normative sexual behaviors in this age group.