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  • Child Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Problematic sexual behavior (PSB) in youth poses challenges for child welfare and multidisciplinary systems.
  • Understanding professional perceptions of youth PSB is crucial for effective investigation and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how case and respondent characteristics influence multidisciplinary professionals' perceptions of youth exhibiting PSB.
  • To identify factors shaping judgments regarding a child's responsibility and potential criminal consequences for PSB.

Main Methods:

  • Vignette-based survey data collected from 363 multidisciplinary team members in Texas.
  • Analysis of how respondent characteristics (age, ideology, profession, location) and case characteristics (child's age) affected perceptions of PSB.

Main Results:

  • Older children (14 vs. 10 years) displaying PSB were more likely perceived as responsible and deserving of criminal consequences.
  • Political ideology, professional role, and practice location significantly influenced judgments.
  • Mental health professionals and liberals were less likely to endorse criminal consequences, unlike legal professionals and conservatives.

Conclusions:

  • Professional perceptions of youth PSB are shaped by a complex interplay of child age, professional roles, political ideology, and practice settings.
  • Findings underscore the need for developmentally appropriate, coordinated training and interventions within multidisciplinary systems to ensure consistent and equitable responses to youth PSB.