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B4U-ACT is collaborating with Canadian researchers who are developing an educational program for therapists who wish to work with MAPs. They are currently seeking input from MAPs about what should be included in such a program. If you are an MAP who meets the study requirements, consider participating. The study announcement is as follows:
We are looking for Minor Attracted Person (MAPs) with a sexual interest in minors under the age of 15 to take part in a study that will inform the development of a workshop aimed at increasing competency among mental health professionals to offer services to MAPs.
As a participant, you would be asked to complete an online, anonymous survey that asks about your opinions of what should be included in such a workshop and your previous experiences with mental health professionals.
You are eligible to participate if you are 18 years or older and if you identify as a MAP who is sexually interested in minors under the age of 15.
Your participation is voluntary and would take approximately 20 minutes to complete. By participating in this study, you will help inform the development of a workshop that would increase competency to offer mental health services to MAPs who may be interested in mental health services.
Interested in participating? Please visit https://www.soscisurvey.de/smusexresearchlab/
Investigators:
Kailey Roche, MSc. Candidate
Department of Psychology, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS
Dr. Skye Stephens, Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS
This study has been reviewed by the Saint Mary’s University Research Ethics Board (#19-093) and was developed in collaboration with B4U-ACT (www.b4uact.org)
The following study is being conducted by a Danish graduate student with whom B4U-ACT is collaborating. The study concerns a topic that is very relevant to the happiness and contentment of many if not most MAPs. MAPs who are interested in participating may click on the link given in the description below.
A Matter of Belonging
The purpose of this study is to collect data that provide knowledge about the lived experiences of belonging for minor-attracted persons (MAPs).
Due to prejudices and general stigma, many MAPs hide parts of their lives and do not share their thoughts and feelings related to their sexuality. The intention of this study is to create awareness on the subject of belonging, and how it influences MAPs’ well-being and self-acceptance.
I’m seeking participants who will share their thoughts and experiences of belonging. It could be the experience of belonging in a virtual world, offline, or maybe it’s your experiences of not belonging.
The study is divided into three sections to gain an understanding on how your put your life into words, and how you believe MAPs are viewed by society. This would help get a better understanding of how you choose to live as a MAP, and how you choose your relations to be.
If you would like to contribute to this research, simply fill out the online questionnaire here:
https://www.survey-xact.dk/LinkCollector?key=ZUKS6F11JP95
Please be assured that everything that you disclose in the questionnaire will be completely anonymous and will be handled with utmost respect and care.
If you have comments or questions, don’t hesitate to contact me at 201702674@post.au.dk.
Marie Ballentin
Master Thesis in Educational Sociology – Aarhus University, Denmark