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February 14, 2026Child Abuse & Neglect0 citationsOpen Access

Nonconsensual sexual behavior among youth: Age dynamics and implications for prevention

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MBMelissa A. BrightMIMaggie IngramCBCsenge B. Bődi

Key Points

  • To explore the age dynamics of nonconsensual sexual behavior among youth and implications for prevention.
  • Analyzed instances of nonconsensual sexual behavior among peers of similar age
  • Assessed adult awareness of these behaviors among adolescents and younger children
  • Investigated the role of peer dynamics in influencing these behaviors
  • Most nonconsensual sexual behavior occurs among peers of similar age
  • Adults are often aware of such behaviors among children but not adolescents
  • Highlights the need for prevention strategies focusing on peer relationships and healthy interactions

Abstract

Most youth-caused nonconsensual sexual behavior occurs between peers of similar age, supporting the idea that prevention efforts should address peer dynamics and healthy relationships. Adults were often aware of the instances when children experienced or initiated the nonconsensual sexual behavior but unaware when adolescents experienced or initiated such behavior.

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Bright et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699010382ccff479cfe56ce2https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2026.107944
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