Risktaking Online Behaviour - Young People, Harm and Resilience

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Online behaviour related to child sexual abuse - Literature report

As part of the ROBERT project a systematic review of studies, in English and in other European languages, has been made. The research and studies looked at, all have a specific focus on sexually abusive online experiences and offline sexual abuse that have started with an online contact or where the contacts between the perpetrator and the young person have relied heavily on information and communication technologies has been made. This report is now available and covers issues of specific interest as we discuss young people who are at risk of sexual abuse in connection with information and communication technologies and seek answers questions as follows:

I What patterns can be observed from the review on a European level that relate to areas of concern across different countries?

II How do different data collection methods impact on the type and the quality of the data obtained? (For example, telephone interviews, paper based surveys responded to in class-room settings, online questionnaires etc).

III When compared with other research on difficult and sensitive issues involving young persons, what is indicated in relation to disclosure and how does this compare with official statistics?

IV Which behavioural patterns and risks seem to differentiate between specific groups of young people? (e.g. in relation to gender or sexual orientation).

V Are there any reports that explore the perception of the young person with regard to the expression of their sexuality online and their interpretation of abusive practices?

VI What studies have examined specific behavioural patterns that can be seen as leading from online contact to abusive experiences?

VII How can we understand resilience in relation to young people’s online behaviour?

VIII Do the reports indicate new emerging research needs as yet uncovered?

IX What are the individual risk factors, or risks related to the environment, leading to sexually abusive experiences?

X How have the complex ethical issues in involving children been negotiated across studies

The report is available for download here. Hard copies are available from the ROBERT secretariat, alexandra dot ronkina at cbss dot org