Healthy sexual development: a multidisciplinary framework for research

Alan McKee; Kath Albury; Michael Dunne; Sue Grieshaber; John Hartley; Catharine Lumby; Ben Mathews

doi:10.1080/19317610903393043

Healthy sexual development: a multidisciplinary framework for research

Alan McKee^*, Kath Albury, Michael Dunne, Sue Grieshaber, John Hartley, Catharine Lumby, Ben Mathews

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Abstract

A group of Australian researchers from a range of disciplines involved in studying children's sexual development developed a framework for researching healthy sexual development that was acceptable to all disciplines involved. The 15 domains identified were: freedom from unwanted activity; an understanding of consent; education about biological aspects; understanding of safety; relationship skills; agency; lifelong learning; resilience; open communication; sexual development should not be "aggressive, coercive or joyless;" self-acceptance; awareness and acceptance that sex is pleasurable; understanding of parental and societal values; awareness of public/private boundaries; and being competent in mediated sexuality.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	14-19
Number of pages	6
Journal	International Journal of Sexual Health
Volume	22
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/19317610903393043
Publication status	Published - Jan 2010
Externally published	Yes

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