Category: Subjects Needed

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]B4U-ACT is supporting a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Paris-Saclay in Évry, France. The study aims to address stigmatization of people attracted to children, access to resources intended to provide support, and whether support received was from the private or public sector. The study is part of the masters dissertation of Vanina Guglielmi, under the review of dissertation supervisor Sébastien Petit.

Participation involves completing a 20–30 minute survey. The survey is offered as an English translation from the researcher’s original French, but may be made available in other languages if needed. Anyone who identifies as being attracted to minors is eligible to participate.

Interested potential participants may click the following link to participate or learn more:

 

The following announcement text was also provided by the researcher:

This is an anonymous survey which aims to provide statistical answers to certain questions concerning, for example, the number of people sexually attracted to minors who have had access to public or private aid, or the number of people attracted to minors who have been victims of stigmatization and the consequences thereof.

This survey is carried out as part of a masters dissertation at the University of Paris Saclay Evry Val-d’Essone. In order to participate in this survey, the only requirements are that you be MAP. The questionnaire is in English but if you do not speak the language and wish to participate, I will take note of it and possibly offer the questionnaire in the desired translation. The response time devoted to this survey depends on you but it is between 20 to 30 minutes.

Depending on the number of responses and the quality of the developments submitted, I could possibly carry out a comparative study between the different profiles. Finally, this survey will be available for several months until June. As I said, it’s anonymous and doesn’t contain Java script. To participate, click on the following link: https://starsky.limesurvey.net/118674?lang=en

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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 conducted by researchers at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, which seeks to better understand sexual interests and behaviours, and examine how diverse sexualities relate to stigma. Anyone who is above the age of 18 and identifies as having diverse sexual interests can participate.

Participation involves completing a 20–30 minute survey. Interested potential participants may click the following link to participate or learn more:

 

 

For additional information, see the following survey announcement provided by the researcher. You can click anywhere in the message to open the document in a new tab.

 

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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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B4U-ACT is supporting a new study from researchers at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. The research project aims to understand how people who are sexually attracted to children view sexual satisfaction and fulfillment.

People age 18+ who are attracted to children are invited to participate via an anonymous, audio-only interview. Interested potential participants can contact the lead researcher at the following email address:

ellie.woodward@ntu.ac.uk

The researchers have provided the following message with additional information about the study:

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This project hopes to explore how people with a sexual attraction to children view and experience sexual satisfaction and fulfilment. We hope to better understand how sexual satisfaction is (if at all) achieved and the impact this has on your wellbeing and different aspects of your life. You do not need to feel completely (or at all) sexually satisfied or fulfilled to take part – the research is focussed on your experiences and views around this as someone who is attracted to children and so all perspectives are welcomed.

Interviews are generally conducted via Microsoft Teams with no video – you do not have to register for an account to use this, you can be sent the link to join so you can remain anonymous if you wish to. We can also consider other interview methods if you would prefer. If you would like to take part, have any questions, or would like more information please email me directly (ellie.woodward@ntu.ac.uk).

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Ellie

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Update 9/20/2023: Participation for this study is now closed. Thank you to everyone who chose to participate!

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Original Post, 6/28/2023:

B4U-ACT is supporting a new study conducted by Étienne Garant, a PhD student at the Université de Montréal in Quebec, Canada. The study seeks to better understand the challenges minor-attracted people face in their daily lives, and how they navigate them.

Participation involves completing the questionnaire linked below, which includes questions about sexual interests, the participant’s life in general, and general life issues.

Interested potential participants may click the following link to participate or learn more:

For additional information, see the following presentation document provided by the researcher.

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Update 5/27/2023: Minor-attracted people are still needed for this survey. If you meet the eligibility requirements, please consider participating!

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Original Post, 3/4/2023:

B4U-ACT is supporting a new study conducted by Julia Levitan, a PhD candidate at McGill
University (Montreal, QC). The study aims to investigate the nature and correlates of
romantic attraction to persons across physical maturity stages, ranging from infants to the
elderly. You are eligible to participate in this study if you are at least 18 years old,
understand English, and are sexually and/or romantically attracted to prepubescent
and/or pubescent children.

Participation involves answering a variety of closed-response (e.g., multiple-choice)
questions about your experiences of sexual and romantic attraction to persons across
age/maturity stages, your personality, mental health and wellbeing, and your interactions
with children (including convictions or arrests for child sexual offenses). 

Interested potential participants may click the following link to participate or learn more:

For additional information, see the following information sheet and consent form provided by the researcher.

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