Building learning resources and training curricula for professionals working with youth who have problematic sexual behavior

2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 20K14234
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 10030:Clinical psychology-related
• Research Institution: Doshisha University
• Principal Investigator: Mori Mayumi 同志社大学, 心理学部, 准教授 (70780716)
• Project Period (FY): 2020-04-01 – 2023-03-31
• Keywords: 性問題行動 / 性暴力 / 子どもの性犯罪

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The purpose of this study was to develop a learning resource covering the basic knowledge for professionals who deal with sexually problematic behavior in young people to be able to provide appropriate initial responses, referrals to relevant agencies, and effective interventions to prevent recidivism. After conducting interviews, I created videos (16 30-minute lectures) and examined changes in attitudes toward youth with sexually problematic behavior before and after viewing the videos. The results indicated that negative attitudes toward youth with sexually problematic behavior (using the ATS-21 Attitudes Toward People with Sexual Problem Behavior scale) decreased before and after viewing the videos, suggesting that there was a learning effect. Many professionals offered to participate in the study, confirming the high level of interest and need in this area and the significance of the learning resource.

Free Research Field

非行・犯罪心理臨床

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究の目的は、青少年の性的問題行動に対応する専門家が適切な初期対応・関係機関へのリファー・再犯防止のための効果的な介入を行えるようになるための基礎知識を網羅した学習教材を開発することであった。研究には学校・児童福祉・司法（加害者支援・被害者支援）・医療と広い領域の専門家が参加し，その多くが「理解が深まった」と肯定的な感想を述べたほか，性問題行動を持つ人への態度を測る尺度（ATS-21）において否定的な態度の有意な減少がみられ，学習資源の効果が確認できた。動画は研究終了後無料で公開される予定であり，性問題行動に適切な対応をしたい専門家に対して広く啓蒙を続けることができる資源が開発できた。