Sexual Development in Childhood
Sexual Development in Childhood by John Bancroft, published by Indiana University Press on December 11, 2003, is a comprehensive exploration of childhood sexuality. This 484-page volume addresses the often contentious discussions surrounding the topic, bringing together respected researchers and clinicians to present a balanced assessment of current knowledge in the field. The book aims to clarify the significance of studying childhood sexuality, the methodologies involved, and the empirical findings that shape our understanding of this complex subject.
Readers will find a collection of essays that tackle essential questions regarding the normal range of sexual development in children and the implications of abusive experiences. The contributors provide insights into research methods and future directions for studies in this area, making the book a valuable resource for educators, advocates, social policy professionals, researchers, and clinicians. By focusing on both developmental psychology and human sexuality, Sexual Development in Childhood seeks to foster a deeper understanding of childhood experiences within the broader context of social science and children’s studies.
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Approached with either “indifference” or “panic” in our culture, discussion of childhood sexuality remains submerged within political and moral debates that have historically impeded its understanding. In contrast, Sexual Development in Childhood brings together respected researchers and clinicians to assess the current state of knowledge about childhood sexuality. The result is a comprehensive presentation of the latest research that is rational, balanced, and thorough.
The wide-ranging essays in Sexual Development in Childhood seek collectively to answer many of the most vital questions in the field of childhood development. What is childhood sexuality, and why should it be studied? How should it be measured, and what research methods are most useful? What are the current empirical results of research, and in what direction do these studies intend to go in the future? The essays offered in answer to these questions propose to help us understand both the normal range of sexual development in children and the consequences of abusive sexual experiences—objectives that should make this volume an essential resource for teachers, advocates, and social policy professionals as well as for researchers and clinicians.
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