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Identifying the Coping Strategies of Nonoffending Pedophilic and Hebephilic Individuals From Their Online Forum Posts

Jones, Sarah J., Ó Ciardha, Caoilte, Elliott, Ian A. (2020) Identifying the Coping Strategies of Nonoffending Pedophilic and Hebephilic Individuals From Their Online Forum Posts. Sexual Abuse, . ISSN 1079-0632. E-ISSN 1573-286X. (doi:10.1177/1079063220965953) (KAR id:83338)

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Abstract

Individuals who identify as pedophilic or hebephilic, and who do not offend, are increasingly visible in online discourse and as a focus of research. Developing knowledge about this population will offer insights into their psychological needs and, potentially, into the mechanisms and strategies individuals use to live offense-free lives. This study examined coping strategies among members of an online forum supporting pedohebephilic individuals who do not wish to offend. Forum users’ posts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Eleven themes emerged which were classifiable into three superordinate themes around (1) the acceptance of pedophilia, (2) strategies to stay safe, and (3) dealing with sexual arousal. These themes offer insight into the varying strategies used by these individuals to cope with stress and/or to remain offense free. Understanding whether these strategies are adaptive or maladaptive may help develop better support services for those who have not offended and may inform prevention efforts.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1177/1079063220965953
Uncontrolled keywords: ophilia, Hebephilia, Internet, Thematic Analysis, Coping
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User: Caoilte O Ciardha
Date Deposited: 08 Oct 2020 16:32 UTC
Last Modified: 04 Jul 2023 14:26 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/83338 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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