Citation

Pomeroy JC, Behar D, Stewart MA. Br. J. Psychiatry 1981; 138: 119-125.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Royal College of Psychiatry)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7260490

Abstract

Abnormal sexual behaviour in pre-pubescent children is uncommon even in a psychiatrically referred population. Among 516 referrals there were 6 boys and 10 girls, the girls starting younger. The boys differed little in history or background from other conduct-disordered boys, but the girls were more commonly victims of sexual abuse and lacking a father in the home. The personalities of the girls suggested continued risk of sexual experimentation and possible development of personality disorder.

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