Children Quote by Jan L. Frayne
““One area where this misperception has hit hard has been research on child sexual abuse. Despite an explosion of research on the issue over recent decades, most research reported in the literature is focused on girls. There is significantly less attention given to boys, and, in fact, prior to 1980 it is difficult to find any research involving males who have been sexually abused.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse Research, 2020
Research on child sexual abuse heavily focuses on girls, leaving boys under‑studied and under‑represented in literature.
In simple terms: Research neglects male victims of sexual abuse.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for balanced research focus.
Themes
gender bias
research gaps
child protection
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
academic
advocacy
When to use this quote
- child welfare policy
- academic research
- advocacy work
Key Concepts
gender studies
sexual abuse
policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent research on male victims?
- How can funding prioritize gender‑balanced studies?
A Different Perspective
Male victim experiences are often overlooked, limiting support.
