People with a sexual interest in children face significant barriers to seeking and receiving
mental health treatment. This review aims to bridge the gap between the treatment needs …

The stigmatization of people with pedophilia was previously identified as a “blind spot” in
stigma research. This systematic review updates and expands on Jahnke and Hoyer's 2013 …

Abstract Purpose of Review With the Internet allowing consumers easy access to fantasy
and fictional sexual materials (FSM), it is becoming increasingly important to understand the …

Background Despite debates on what should constitute sexual interest in children in terms of
definition and diagnostic criteria and its strong association with individuals who commit …

Research has shown that people within society experience sexual attractions to children,
and a substantial number of these seek support related to this. However, professional …

The current body of the literature studying minor-attracted persons (MAPs) predominantly
focuses on the experiences of men who experience sexual attractions to children. To shed …

Stigma-related stressors are central to understanding psychopathology, distress, and co**
in stigmatized groups; individuals who experience attractions to children are a highly …

There is a desire and need among minor-attracted persons (MAPs) to access support within
the community, and this often begins with an approach to healthcare providers working in …

Although it originated within online pro-pedophile groups, the term “minor attracted
person”(MAPs) has been adopted by some academic researchers as a neutral and non …

Social support for child-attracted persons (CAPs) may be important for increasing well-
being, thereby reducing the risk of committing child sexual abuse. Unfortunately, in-person …