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'''Hebephilia''' refers to the sexual preference for [[Puberty|pubescent]] individuals; the term was introduced by Glueck (1955).<ref>Glueck, B. C., Jr. (1955). ''Final report: Research project for the study and treatment of persons convicted of crimes involving sexual aberrations. June 1952 to June 1955.'' New York: New York State Department of Mental Hygiene.</ref> It differs from [[ephebophilia]], which refers to the sexual preference for individuals in later [[adolescence]],<ref>Krafft-Ebing, R., & Moll, A. (1924). ''Psychopathia sexualis.'' Stuttgart: Ferdinand Enke.</ref> and from [[pedophilia]], which refers to the sexual preference for prepubescent children.<ref>Krafft-Ebing, R. von. (1886). ''Psychopathia sexualis: A medico-forensic study'' (1965 trans by H. E. Wedeck). New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons.</ref> While individuals with a sexual preference for adults (i.e., ''[[teleiophile]]s'') may have some sexual interest in pubescent-aged individuals,<ref>Freund, K., Langevin, R., Cibiri, S., & Zajac, Y. (1973). Heterosexual aversion in homosexual males. ''British Journal of Psychiatry, 122,'' 163-169.</ref> the term hebephilia is reserved for those who ''prefer'' pubescent-aged individuals over adults. It refers to [[Hebe (mythology)|Hebe]], a Greek goddess of youth, often described as a girl entering womanhood. Debate is ongoing over whether hebephilia is a [[Mental disorder|psychological disorder]], with [[Karen Franklin]] describing the idea as "absurd", because "large proportions of heterosexual men are sexually attracted to young pubescent girls",<ref>{{cite doi|10.1007/s10508-008-9425-y}}</ref> and [[Ray Blanchard]] arguing for its inclusion in the [[DSM-V]].<ref>1: Blanchard R, Lykins AD, Wherrett D, Kuban ME, Cantor JM, Blak T, Dickey R, Klassen PE. Pedophilia, hebephilia, and the DSM-V. Arch Sex Behav. 2009 Jun;38(3):335-50. Epub 2008 Aug 7. PubMed PMID: 18686026.</ref>
'''Hebephilia''' refers to the sexual preference for [[Puberty|pubescent]] individuals; the term was introduced by Glueck (1955).<ref>Glueck, B. C., Jr. (1955). ''Final report: Research project for the study and treatment of persons convicted of crimes involving sexual aberrations. June 1952 to June 1955.'' New York: New York State Department of Mental Hygiene.</ref> It differs from [[ephebophilia]], which refers to the sexual preference for individuals in later [[adolescence]],<ref>Krafft-Ebing, R., & Moll, A. (1924). ''Psychopathia sexualis.'' Stuttgart: Ferdinand Enke.</ref> and from [[pedophilia]], which refers to the sexual preference for prepubescent children.<ref>Krafft-Ebing, R. von. (1886). ''Psychopathia sexualis: A medico-forensic study'' (1965 trans by H. E. Wedeck). New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons.</ref> While individuals with a sexual preference for adults (i.e., ''[[teleiophile]]s'') may have some sexual interest in pubescent-aged individuals,<ref>Freund, K., Langevin, R., Cibiri, S., & Zajac, Y. (1973). Heterosexual aversion in homosexual males. ''British Journal of Psychiatry, 122,'' 163-169.</ref> the term hebephilia is reserved for those who ''prefer'' pubescent-aged individuals over adults. It refers to [[Hebe (mythology)|Hebe]], a Greek goddess of youth, often described as a girl entering womanhood. Debate is ongoing over whether hebephilia is a [[Mental disorder|psychological disorder]], with [[Ray Blanchard]] arguing for its inclusion in the [[DSM-V]].<ref>1: Blanchard R, Lykins AD, Wherrett D, Kuban ME, Cantor JM, Blak T, Dickey R, Klassen PE. Pedophilia, hebephilia, and the DSM-V. Arch Sex Behav. 2009 Jun;38(3):335-50. Epub 2008 Aug 7. PubMed PMID: 18686026.</ref>


==Etiology==
==Etiology==

Revision as of 16:52, 2 March 2010

Hebephilia refers to the sexual preference for pubescent individuals; the term was introduced by Glueck (1955).[1] It differs from ephebophilia, which refers to the sexual preference for individuals in later adolescence,[2] and from pedophilia, which refers to the sexual preference for prepubescent children.[3] While individuals with a sexual preference for adults (i.e., teleiophiles) may have some sexual interest in pubescent-aged individuals,[4] the term hebephilia is reserved for those who prefer pubescent-aged individuals over adults. It refers to Hebe, a Greek goddess of youth, often described as a girl entering womanhood. Debate is ongoing over whether hebephilia is a psychological disorder, with Ray Blanchard arguing for its inclusion in the DSM-V.[5]

Etiology

As with sexual preference in general, it is not known what causes someone to be sexually interested in pubescents rather than in adult individuals.

A team of Canadian sexologists has published a series of research articles comparing biologically relevant characteristics of clinical samples of pedophiles, hebephiles, and teleiophiles (individuals with a sexual preference for adults). In such samples, hebephilic men are midway between pedophilic men and teleiophilic men on average IQ,[6] memory test scores,[6] and rates of school grade failures over and above the IQ differences, with pedophiles scoring the lowest on the first two measures and highest on the third.[7] Hebephiles score midway between pedophiles and teleiophiles in rates of non-right-handedness,[8] and rates of having suffered childhood head injuries.[9][10] and physical height.[11]

Prevalence of hebephilia versus pedophilia

There are clinical and correctional samples of sexual offenders in which hebephilic men outnumber the pedophilic men.[6][12][13] Moreover, anonymous surveys of people sexually interested in children more frequently report an erotic interest in pubescents rather than in prepubescents.[14][15]

References

  1. ^ Glueck, B. C., Jr. (1955). Final report: Research project for the study and treatment of persons convicted of crimes involving sexual aberrations. June 1952 to June 1955. New York: New York State Department of Mental Hygiene.
  2. ^ Krafft-Ebing, R., & Moll, A. (1924). Psychopathia sexualis. Stuttgart: Ferdinand Enke.
  3. ^ Krafft-Ebing, R. von. (1886). Psychopathia sexualis: A medico-forensic study (1965 trans by H. E. Wedeck). New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons.
  4. ^ Freund, K., Langevin, R., Cibiri, S., & Zajac, Y. (1973). Heterosexual aversion in homosexual males. British Journal of Psychiatry, 122, 163-169.
  5. ^ 1: Blanchard R, Lykins AD, Wherrett D, Kuban ME, Cantor JM, Blak T, Dickey R, Klassen PE. Pedophilia, hebephilia, and the DSM-V. Arch Sex Behav. 2009 Jun;38(3):335-50. Epub 2008 Aug 7. PubMed PMID: 18686026.
  6. ^ a b c Cantor, J. M., Blanchard, R., Christensen, B. K., Dickey, R., Klassen, P. E., Beckstead, A. L., et al. (2004). Intelligence, memory, and handedness in pedophilia. Neuropsychology, 18, 3–14.
  7. ^ Cantor, J. M., Kuban, M. E., Blak, T., Klassen, P. E., Dickey, R., & Blanchard, R. (2006). Grade failure and special education placement in sexual offenders’ educational histories. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 35, 743–751.
  8. ^ Cantor, J. M., Klassen, P. E., Dickey, R., Christensen, B. K., Kuban, M. E., Blak, T., et al. (2005). Handedness in pedophilia and hebephilia. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 34, 447–459.
  9. ^ Blanchard, R., Kuban, M. E., Klassen, P., Dickey, R., Christensen, B. K., Cantor, J. M., & Blak, T. (2003). Self-reported injuries before and after age 13 in pedophilic and non-pedophilic men referred for clinical assessment. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 32, 573–581.
  10. ^ Blanchard, R., Christensen, B. K., Strong, S. M., Cantor, J. M., Kuban, M. E., Klassen, P., Dickey, R., & Blak, T. (2002). Retrospective self-reports of childhood accidents causing unconsciousness in phallometrically diagnosed pedophiles. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31, 511–526.
  11. ^ Cantor, J. M., Kuban, M. E., Blak, T., Klassen, P. E., Dickey, R., & Blanchard, R. (2007). Physical height in pedophilia and hebephilia. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 19, 395–407.
  12. ^ Gebhard, P. H., Gagnon, J. H., Pomeroy, W. B., & Christenson, C. V. (1965). Sex offenders: An analysis of types. New York: Harper & Row.
  13. ^ Studer, L. H., Aylwin, A. S., Clelland, S. R., Reddon, J. R., & Frenzel, R. R. (2002). Primary erotic preference in a group of child molesters. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 25, 173–180.
  14. ^ Bernard, F. (1975). An enquiry among a group of pedophiles. The Journal of Sex Research, 11, 242–255.
  15. ^ Wilson, G. D., & Cox, D. N. (1983). Personality of paedophile club members. Personality and Individual Differences, 4, 323–329.

See also

External links

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