Introduction

Over the past 30 years, a large number of studies have investigated the effects of adult-minor sexual activity on children and adolescents. Sometimes their findings have been controversial and seemingly contradictory. To understand and interpret these findings, it is necessary to understand the different kinds of studies that have been conducted.

• Types of research
• Findings of research
• Annotated bibliography: Clinical and mixed samples
• Annotated bibliography: Non-clinical samples