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Normative sexual behavior in children: a contemporary sample

W N Friedrich1, J Fisher, D Broughton

  • 1Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

Pediatrics
|April 9, 1998
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This study investigated normative sexual behavior in children aged 2-12, finding it relates to age, family factors, and daycare. Understanding this behavior is crucial for clinicians to differentiate from abuse indicators.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • Clinicians face uncertainty regarding childhood sexual behavior due to its association with sexual abuse.
  • Establishing normative data for childhood sexual behavior is essential for accurate clinical assessment.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively detailed the range and frequency of sexual behaviors in young children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the range and frequency of sexual behaviors in children aged 2-12 years.
  • To identify factors associated with normative childhood sexual behavior.
  • To provide data that can aid clinicians in distinguishing normative behavior from indicators of abuse.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 1114 children aged 2-12 years, screened for absence of sexual abuse, were assessed.

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  • Primary female caregivers completed the Child Sexual Behavior Inventory (Third Version), Child Behavior Checklist, and questionnaires on family and child factors.
  • Variables included child's age, maternal education, family sexuality, family stress, and hours in daycare.

    • Main Results:

    • Childhood sexual behavior was significantly associated with the child's age, maternal education, family sexuality, family stress, family violence, and hours spent in daycare.
    • Frequencies of specific sexual behaviors were detailed for boys and girls across three age groups: 2-5, 6-9, and 10-12 years.
    • The study identified key demographic and environmental correlates of normative sexual behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • A wide spectrum of sexual behaviors is observed in children without a history of abuse.
    • The documented frequencies of these behaviors align with previous studies, supporting the findings' validity.
    • This research provides valuable normative data for understanding childhood sexual behavior in clinical and research settings.