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'''Hebephilia''' refers to the sexual preference for [[Puberty|pubescent]] individuals; the term was introduced by Glueck (1955).<ref>Glueck, B. C., Jr. (1955). ''Final report: Research project for the study and treatment of persons convicted of crimes involving sexual aberrations. June 1952 to June 1955.'' New York: New York State Department of Mental Hygiene.</ref> It differs from [[ephebophilia]], which refers to the sexual preference for individuals in later [[adolescence]],<ref>Krafft-Ebing, R., & Moll, A. (1924). ''Psychopathia sexualis.'' Stuttgart: Ferdinand Enke.</ref> and from [[pedophilia]], which refers to the sexual preference for prepubescent children.<ref>Krafft-Ebing, R. von. (1886). ''Psychopathia sexualis: A medico-forensic study'' (1965 trans by H. E. Wedeck). New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons.</ref> While individuals with a sexual preference for adults (i.e., ''[[teleiophile]]s'') may have some sexual interest in pubescent-aged individuals,<ref>Freund, K., Langevin, R., Cibiri, S., & Zajac, Y. (1973). Heterosexual aversion in homosexual males. ''British Journal of Psychiatry, 122,'' 163-169.</ref> the term hebephilia is reserved for those who ''prefer'' pubescent-aged individuals over adults. Debate is ongoing over whether hebephilia is a [[psychiatric disorder]], with [[Karen Franklin]] describing the idea as "absurd", because "large proportions of heterosexual men are sexually attracted to young pubescent girls",<ref>{{cite doi|10.1007/s10508-008-9425-y}}</ref> and [[Ray Blanchard]] arguing for its inclusion in the [[DSM-V]].<ref>1: Blanchard R, Lykins AD, Wherrett D, Kuban ME, Cantor JM, Blak T, Dickey R, Klassen PE. Pedophilia, hebephilia, and the DSM-V. Arch Sex Behav. 2009 Jun;38(3):335-50. Epub 2008 Aug 7. PubMed PMID: 18686026.</ref> |
'''Hebephilia''' refers to the sexual preference for [[Puberty|pubescent]] individuals; the term was introduced by Glueck (1955).<ref>Glueck, B. C., Jr. (1955). ''Final report: Research project for the study and treatment of persons convicted of crimes involving sexual aberrations. June 1952 to June 1955.'' New York: New York State Department of Mental Hygiene.</ref> It differs from [[ephebophilia]], which refers to the sexual preference for individuals in later [[adolescence]],<ref>Krafft-Ebing, R., & Moll, A. (1924). ''Psychopathia sexualis.'' Stuttgart: Ferdinand Enke.</ref> and from [[pedophilia]], which refers to the sexual preference for prepubescent children.<ref>Krafft-Ebing, R. von. (1886). ''Psychopathia sexualis: A medico-forensic study'' (1965 trans by H. E. Wedeck). New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons.</ref> While individuals with a sexual preference for adults (i.e., ''[[teleiophile]]s'') may have some sexual interest in pubescent-aged individuals,<ref>Freund, K., Langevin, R., Cibiri, S., & Zajac, Y. (1973). Heterosexual aversion in homosexual males. ''British Journal of Psychiatry, 122,'' 163-169.</ref> the term hebephilia is reserved for those who ''prefer'' pubescent-aged individuals over adults. Debate is ongoing over whether hebephilia is a [[psychiatric disorder]], with [[Karen Franklin]] describing the idea as "absurd", because "large proportions of heterosexual men are sexually attracted to young pubescent girls",<ref>{{cite doi|10.1007/s10508-008-9425-y}}</ref> and [[Ray Blanchard]] arguing for its inclusion in the [[DSM-V]].<ref>1: Blanchard R, Lykins AD, Wherrett D, Kuban ME, Cantor JM, Blak T, Dickey R, Klassen PE. Pedophilia, hebephilia, and the DSM-V. Arch Sex Behav. 2009 Jun;38(3):335-50. Epub 2008 Aug 7. PubMed PMID: 18686026.</ref> |
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In law enforcement, Hebepheliacs attracted to children below the legal age of consent are considered to be "pedophiles," as the term is loosely used without formal definition to describe those convicted of child sexual abuse or the sexual abuse of a minor, including both prepubescent children and pubescent or post-pubescent adolescents, and even when such adolescents have consented to sexual contact. An example of this use can be seen in various forensic training manuals. Researchers recommend that this imprecise use be avoided. In common usage, the term "Pedophile" refers to any adult who is sexually attracted to young children or who sexually abuses a child or adolescent minor. |
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==Etiology== |
==Etiology== |
Revision as of 15:06, 30 December 2009
Hebephilia refers to the sexual preference for pubescent individuals; the term was introduced by Glueck (1955).[1] It differs from ephebophilia, which refers to the sexual preference for individuals in later adolescence,[2] and from pedophilia, which refers to the sexual preference for prepubescent children.[3] While individuals with a sexual preference for adults (i.e., teleiophiles) may have some sexual interest in pubescent-aged individuals,[4] the term hebephilia is reserved for those who prefer pubescent-aged individuals over adults. Debate is ongoing over whether hebephilia is a psychiatric disorder, with Karen Franklin describing the idea as "absurd", because "large proportions of heterosexual men are sexually attracted to young pubescent girls",[5] and Ray Blanchard arguing for its inclusion in the DSM-V.[6]
Etiology
As with sexual preference in general, it is not known what causes someone to be sexually interested in pubescents rather than in adult individuals.
A team of Canadian sexologists has published a series of research articles comparing biologically relevant characteristics of clinical samples of pedophiles, hebephiles, and teleiophiles (individuals with a sexual preference for adults). In such samples, hebephilic men are midway between pedophilic men and teleiophilic men on average IQ,[7] memory test scores,[7] and rates of school grade failures over and above the IQ differences, with pedophiles scoring the lowest on the first two measures and highest on the third.[8] Hebephiles score midway between pedophiles and teleiophiles in rates of non-right-handedness,[9] and rates of having suffered childhood head injuries.[10][11] and physical height.[12]
Prevalence of hebephilia versus pedophilia
There are clinical and correctional samples of sexual offenders in which hebephilic men outnumber the pedophilic men.[7][13][14] Moreover, anonymous surveys of people sexually interested in children more frequently report an erotic interest in pubescents rather than in prepubescents.[15][16]
References
- ^ Glueck, B. C., Jr. (1955). Final report: Research project for the study and treatment of persons convicted of crimes involving sexual aberrations. June 1952 to June 1955. New York: New York State Department of Mental Hygiene.
- ^ Krafft-Ebing, R., & Moll, A. (1924). Psychopathia sexualis. Stuttgart: Ferdinand Enke.
- ^ Krafft-Ebing, R. von. (1886). Psychopathia sexualis: A medico-forensic study (1965 trans by H. E. Wedeck). New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons.
- ^ Freund, K., Langevin, R., Cibiri, S., & Zajac, Y. (1973). Heterosexual aversion in homosexual males. British Journal of Psychiatry, 122, 163-169.
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instead. - ^ 1: Blanchard R, Lykins AD, Wherrett D, Kuban ME, Cantor JM, Blak T, Dickey R, Klassen PE. Pedophilia, hebephilia, and the DSM-V. Arch Sex Behav. 2009 Jun;38(3):335-50. Epub 2008 Aug 7. PubMed PMID: 18686026.
- ^ a b c Cantor, J. M., Blanchard, R., Christensen, B. K., Dickey, R., Klassen, P. E., Beckstead, A. L., et al. (2004). Intelligence, memory, and handedness in pedophilia. Neuropsychology, 18, 3–14.
- ^ Cantor, J. M., Kuban, M. E., Blak, T., Klassen, P. E., Dickey, R., & Blanchard, R. (2006). Grade failure and special education placement in sexual offenders’ educational histories. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 35, 743–751.
- ^ Cantor, J. M., Klassen, P. E., Dickey, R., Christensen, B. K., Kuban, M. E., Blak, T., et al. (2005). Handedness in pedophilia and hebephilia. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 34, 447–459.
- ^ Blanchard, R., Kuban, M. E., Klassen, P., Dickey, R., Christensen, B. K., Cantor, J. M., & Blak, T. (2003). Self-reported injuries before and after age 13 in pedophilic and non-pedophilic men referred for clinical assessment. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 32, 573–581.
- ^ Blanchard, R., Christensen, B. K., Strong, S. M., Cantor, J. M., Kuban, M. E., Klassen, P., Dickey, R., & Blak, T. (2002). Retrospective self-reports of childhood accidents causing unconsciousness in phallometrically diagnosed pedophiles. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 511–526.
- ^ Cantor, J. M., Kuban, M. E., Blak, T., Klassen, P. E., Dickey, R., & Blanchard, R. (2007). Physical height in pedophilia and hebephilia. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 19, 395–407.
- ^ Gebhard, P. H., Gagnon, J. H., Pomeroy, W. B., & Christenson, C. V. (1965). Sex offenders: An analysis of types. New York: Harper & Row.
- ^ Studer, L. H., Aylwin, A. S., Clelland, S. R., Reddon, J. R., & Frenzel, R. R. (2002). Primary erotic preference in a group of child molesters. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 25, 173–180.
- ^ Bernard, F. (1975). An enquiry among a group of pedophiles. The Journal of Sex Research, 11, 242–255.
- ^ Wilson, G. D., & Cox, D. N. (1983). Personality of paedophile club members. Personality and Individual Differences, 4, 323–329.
See also
- Gerontophilia - sexual preference for the elderly