Pedophilia

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Examines research on the topic of sexual attraction and abuse by adults of children. Definitions and characteristics of pedophilia and child molesters. Extent of pedophilia and problem of non-reported incidences. Various causal explanations. Psychological causes. Traits and behaviors of pedophiles. Difficulty of treatment. Need to develop prevention and intervention strategies.

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"Review of Literature

Introduction
The purpose of this review of literature is to examine the current state of research centered on the definition, incidence, causes, effects, and treatment of pedophilia. Sections of the review will be focused on each of these inter-related concerns. The research hypothesis under examination herein is stated as follows: Pedophiles who were sexually abused as children are primarily attracted to children of approximately the same age as they were themselves when first sexually abused.

Definitions of Pedophilia
For the purposes of this study, pedophilia is generally understood as the sexual attraction of an adult to an individual who has not reached sexual maturity. However, the literature reveals that this ..."

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