Category: Subjects Needed

Participants are needed for a new research project being conducted by the William A. Percy Foundation. The study aims to understand emotional reactions in individuals with different sexual orientations in terms of both age and gender preference.

People who are citizens or residents of the United States, identify as being attracted to minors, and have not committed a contact or enticement sexual offense are eligible to participate by completing an approximately 15-20 minute survey. Interested potential participants may click the following link to participate or learn more:

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

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The William A. Percy Foundation for Social and Historical Studies seeks your help in a study we are doing of emotional response in men who feel a strong sexual attraction to young people below the age of 18. For this particular part of our study, we are seeking men who experience this attraction, but have never actually committed a contact or enticement offense as defined by the laws of their state. To qualify for participation, you must be either a U.S. citizen or resident over the age of 18. The survey instrument we use involves multiple choice answers and should take you about 15-20 minutes. You are guaranteed complete anonymity, but to maintain your anonymity, we are unable to offer any compensation. The Percy Foundation has a long record of supporting sexual and gender minorities, including those attracted to minors, with its research, public education, and prison outreach. We have made regular financial contributions to support B4U-ACT’s discussion forum. Please visit our website to learn more about us:

https://wapercyfoundation.org

Here is the link to our anonymous survey: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wapercyfoundation_qmee_survey

We thank you in advance for your assistance in helping us foster better public understanding of this population. This survey will remain open until May 15.

Participants are needed for a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. The research project aims to identify and understand unmet mental health needs among minor-attracted people, and support the creation of resources to meet these needs.

People who are age 18 or older, identify as being attracted to children or adolescents, and have not committed any sexual crimes against minors, are invited to participate by taking part in an interview through an online voice/video call.

The researchers have provided the following message with additional information about the study and how to participate:

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Hello,

My name is Laura Sibret, I’m a PhD student at the University of Portsmouth in the School of
Criminology and Criminal Justice, and I’m conducting research to better understand the mental
health support needs and resource gaps for Minor Attracted People (MAPs). This information will
help inform the creation of a resource for mental health and well-being. This study has been
approved by the FHSS Research Ethics Committee at the university.

You MUST be 18 years old or above to participate AND have never acted on your attraction.

Here’s what’s involved:

• If you decide to participate, you’ll take part in a one-on-one online interview on Zoom (camera can be off).
• This is a chance for you to share your thoughts and experiences in a confidential environment.
• Your participation is completely voluntary.

How to get involved:

If you’d like to take part, please contact me at up2192944@myport.ac.uk. Please use an email
address that is not traceable to your personal life. Please use a name to sign off that you are happy
for me to address you by that is not your real name. Once I receive your email, I’ll send you more
details about the study and how to proceed.

I truly appreciate your consideration. Please do not share this information outside of the
forum/platform as this is to protect your safety and mine. Thank you for reading, and I look forward
to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Laura

B4U-ACT is supporting a new study from researchers at Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. The research project aims to investigate the effects of minor-attracted persons disclosing their attractions on their mental health. 

People who are 18 or older, have disclosed an attraction to minors to another adult, and have not committed any sexual crimes against minors, are invited to participate by taking a 10-15 minute survey. Interested potential participants can learn more or complete the survey using the following link:

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

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Hello,

My name is Mindy Yates. I am a doctoral student in the School of Professional Psychology at Spalding University. I am inviting you to join a study about how successfully telling another adult about your attraction to minors affected your mental health. This study will also ask about basic information about who you told, what you believe made it go well, and what could have made it go even better, if anything.
To participate, you must be at least 18 years old, be attracted to minors, have successfully told an adult about your attraction to minors, and have never committed any sexual crimes against minors.
You will be asked to complete a 10-15 minute online survey. Your name and any personal information will not be asked. Your participation in this study will be completely anonymous. Your IP address will not be linked to your responses in this study. There is no penalty for exiting from this study at any time.

If you are interested in joining this study, please click the link below:
https://spalding.questionpro.com/t/AbCQgZ3OfQ

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out by email (myates04@spalding.edu or bnash@spalding.edu).

Thank you for your time!