Author: B4U_ACT

Participation is closing soon for three research studies which B4U-ACT is supporting, conducted by researchers at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. All can be completed anonymously, and will help broaden professional understanding of people who are attracted to children.

Those who are eligible to participate and have not yet done so are encouraged to consider taking part. Links for more information and to participate are below:

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MAPs’ Perceptions and Experiences of Interpersonal Relationships

Open to minor-attracted people who are 18 or older, this 15-20 minute survey aims to improve professionals’ understanding of minor-attracted people’s experiences in their relationships with friends, family members, and partners.

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Anonymous survey for friends, family members, and partners of MAPs

Open to friends and family members of minor-attracted people, this 10-15 minute survey aims to explore the experiences of people in MAPs’ lives to whom they have disclosed about their attraction.

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Investigating parenting-related characteristics of people both with and without sexual attractions to children

Open to MAPs who are also parents (biological, step, adoptive, or otherwise), this two part study aims to explore the perspectives and lived experiences related to parenting in people who are attracted to children.

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To learn more about B4U-ACT’s support for researchers studying minor-attracted people, our guidelines for the studies we support, and how we collaborate, check out our Research Ethos.

Update 3/8/2024: Minor-attracted people are still needed for this survey. If you meet the eligibility requirements, please consider participating!

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Original Post, 12/22/2023:

B4U-ACT is supporting a new study from researchers at Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. The research project aims to investigate sexual and romantic attraction in people who are attracted to children.

People who are 18 or older and are attracted to prepubescent and/or pubescent children are invited to participate by taking a series of two 10-15 minute surveys. Interested potential participants can learn more or complete the surveys using the following link:

The researchers have also provided the following message with additional information about the study. Click anywhere in the document to open it in a new tab:

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B4U-ACT is supporting a new study led by Lucas Walters, a PhD student at the University of Ottawa, as part of his doctoral research on sexual attractions. This study aims to understand how sexual attraction may change over time, and with life events.

The study is a three part longitudinal study. Participating involves taking a 15-minute survey, followed by additional 15-minute surveys 6 and 12 months later. The researchers will send the second and third survey links to an email address provided by the participant, which can be accessed for 48 hours after receiving the reminder email. Data from survey responses will be stored securely, and will not be associated with the email address provided. It is also possible to use an anonymous email address from a secure provider (such as Proton Mail or Skiff).

Eligible participants are age 16 or over (18 or over if living in Quebec, Canada), and proficient in English. People who fit this description are invited to participate using the link below:

The following flyer was also provided by the researchers. The study can be accessed via the QR code in the flyer, as well as by the link above.

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B4U-ACT is supporting a new study led by Alina Göpel, a masters student at Technical University Chemnitz in Germany. The study aims to better understand the reasons why minor-attracted people may drop out of therapy. People who meet the following criteria are invited to participate:

• Are at least 18 years of age
• Are sexually attracted to children or early adolescents
• Have been in therapy because of this attraction, but decided to discontinue this therapy

People who fit this description are invited to participate by completing the following 20 minute survey:

This study is linked to the “Kein Täter werden” project, which means “Don’t become an offender” in German, but it is not hosted by “Kein Täter werden”. The three main researchers behind this study (Alina Göpel, Sophie Helene Lux, and Fabian Brock) are not part of “Kein Täter werden,” but are tasked with evaluating it.

The following information sheet was also provided by the researchers. Click anywhere in the document to open as a pdf:

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