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Notes
- Abstract:
- Presenter: Ashley Savage. Title: Improving Mental Wellbeing Among Minor Attracted Persons Attending a Free Support Group. Abstract: Attraction does not equal action which is why primary prevention and the language we use is being evaluated within a treatment program made up of Minor Attracted Persons (MAPs). This study evaluated whether or not the treatment program in which our participants partake is improving their overall well-being – specifically at self-esteem. It is suggested that the longer participants are in the program the more their self-esteem will increase; while learning how to address their needs and live a fulfilling life. A series of questionnaires was given via a link to Qualtrics where participants were presented with multiple statements and scales, rating how they felt and what statements they agreed or disagreed with. The gathered data will be evaluated using a within-subjects repeated measures ANOVA. Data collection is currently ongoing and results are forthcoming. ( ,,,, )
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- Presenter: Kate Thaler. Title: The Effect of Treatment Progression on Depressive and Anxious Symptoms in Non-Offending Minor Attracted Persons. Abstract: The research I’m focusing on deals with Pedohebophilia (a sexual attraction to minors). This project is entirely aimed at reducing reducing and preventing the sexual abuse of children. I hope to do that by evaluating treatment through a Global Prevention Project wellness group aimed at minor attracted persons (MAPs). I’m specifically measuring changes in depression and anxiety over time in group. These problems have been shown to be related to higher offending rates among individuals convicted of sexual offenses. By making sure these symptoms are reduced, we can support that treatment is helping and not making people more likely to offend. To do this, this paper is using data from when MAPs start treatment to a 6-month period. The Beck Depression Inventory and The Hamilton Anxiety Scale will be used as well as a longitudinal within-subjects design to analyze data.
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- Presenter: Miranda Carlo. Title: The Role of Early Trauma and Its Relationship to Risk to Offend in Non-Offending Minor Attracted Persons. Abstract: The Abused-to-Abuser hypothesis states that people, more often males, who are sexually abused as children are at a higher risk of sexually abusing others in their life (Leach et al., 2016). In collaboration with The Global Prevention Project (TGPP), data was collected for a pilot treatment evaluation project. Participants attend a weekly online group with other non-offending minor attracted persons (NOMAPS). This group provides a therapeutic environment where NOMAPS can receive treatment, and provides them with a community and support system. The effectiveness of the group meetings was measured using a series of surveys focused on trauma, child pornography usage, and selfesteem. NOMAPS’ progress is measured on a 6 month basis. I hypothesize that there will be high levels of childhood trauma, including CSA, amongst the participants, as well as extended trauma exposure and experiences. Data analysis is still ongoing and will be presented at a later date.
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- Presenter: Daniel Pompa. Title: Protective Factors Relating to the Use of Fantasy/Fictional Sexual Outlets Among Minor Attracted Persons. Abstract: Fantasy/Fictional Sexual Material (FSM) is material that is controversial but potentially useful for reducing the risk of sexual offenses against children in populations that consider themselves attracted to minors. The research question we want to investigate is whether FSM use reduces the risk of potential sexual offense against children. Participants will be composed of individuals who self-identify as minor attracted persons, and will be recruited from various online support groups. Materials include the Barratt Impulsivity Scale and Brief Sensation Seeking Scale, data collection is currently ongoing, and results will be presented at future works. If this hypothesis is supported, results would be evidence that FSM use could reduce the number of childhood sexual offenses committed by minor attracted persons longitudinally.
- Summary:
- Session chair: Emily Bovier.
- Acquisition:
- Collected for SUNY Oswego Institutional Repository by the online self-submittal tool. Submitted by Zach Vickery.
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- SUNY Oswego Institutional Repository
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