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International Journal of Sexual Health Volume 22, 2010 - Issue 1
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Healthy Sexual Development: A Multidisciplinary Framework for Research

Alan McKee PhD Film and Television, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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Kath Albury PhD Journalism and Media Research Centre, University of New South Wales,
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Michael Dunne PhD Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Sue Grieshaber PhD School of Early Childhood, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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John Hartley PhD ARC Center of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Catharine Lumby PhD Journalism and Media Research Centre, University of New South Wales,
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Ben Mathews PhD Law School, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Pages 14-19 | Received 05 Jul 2009, Accepted 08 Sep 2009, Published online: 03 Mar 2010
 
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ABSTRACT

A group of Australian researchers from a range of disciplines involved in studying children's sexual development developed a framework for researching healthy sexual development that was acceptable to all disciplines involved. The 15 domains identified were: freedom from unwanted activity; an understanding of consent; education about biological aspects; understanding of safety; relationship skills; agency; lifelong learning; resilience; open communication; sexual development should not be “aggressive, coercive or joyless;” self-acceptance; awareness and acceptance that sex is pleasurable; understanding of parental and societal values; awareness of public/private boundaries; and being competent in mediated sexuality.

This research was funded by a grant from the Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation at Queensland University of Technology.

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