Abnormal Sexual Behaviour in Pre-Pubescent Children
1981 ◽
Vol 138
(2)
◽
pp. 119-125
◽
Keyword(s):
SummaryAbnormal 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.