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The study aims to describe the characteristics of male adolescents engaging in harmful sexual behaviours in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

July 26, 2026Child Abuse & NeglectOpen Access

Characteristics of male adolescents who engage in harmful sexual behaviours: Findings from an Aotearoa New Zealand multi-site study

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Describes characteristics of harmful sexual behaviours in male adolescents, indicating a need for targeted interventions.

The study aims to describe the characteristics of male adolescents engaging in harmful sexual behaviours in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Retrospective data extraction from clinical files using standardized protocols.
Sample included 1205 adolescent males aged 12-17 years referred to three community agencies.
Variables analyzed included sociodemographic characteristics, mental health history, family functioning, and victimisation experiences.
Majority of adolescents exhibited behavioral and developmental problems alongside emotional difficulties.
Prevalence of family adversity and prior victimisation experiences, often by family members.
Varied nature of harmful sexual behaviours included both contact and non-contact types.

Tasker et al. (2026) studied this question.

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