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'''Hebephilia''' is an unrecognized ] described by proponents as a primary or exclusive ] in ] individuals approximately 11–14 years old. Forensic psychologist and lawyer ] writes, "In a rather transparent effort to ensure that all otherwise eligible ]s (including those whose preferred sexual targets are pubescent teenagers rather than children) may be subject to diagnosis for ] ] purposes, some mental health professionals have attempted to create the diagnosis of hebephilia."<ref name="ewing2011">Ewing, Charles Patrick (2011). ''Justice Perverted: Sex Offender Law, Psychology and Public Policy.'' ], ISBN 9780199732678</ref> Hebephilia was specifically rejected as a diagnosis in the '']'' (DSM) in both the ] and ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.psych.org/File%20Library/Advocacy%20and%20Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2012%20Releases/12-43-DSM-5-BOT-Vote-News-Release--FINAL--3-.pdf | format = pdf | publisher = ] | date = 2012-12-01 | accessdate = 2013-01-05 | last = Herold | first = E | coauthors = Connors E; Moore T | title = American Psychiatric Association Board of Trustees Approves DSM-5: Diagnostic manual passes major milestone before May 2013 publication }}</ref>
'''Hebephilia''' is one of several types of ] (a preference for a sexual partner who appears to be of a specific age), in this case a primary or exclusive sexual interest in ] individuals approximately 11–14 years old. Hebephilia differs from ], which refers to the sexual preference for individuals in later ],<ref name = Krafft>{{cite book | last = Krafft-Ebing | first = R | authorlink = Richard von Krafft-Ebing | coauthors = Moll A | year = 1924 | title = Psychopathia Sexualis, with Especial Reference to the Antipathic Sexual Instinct; a Medico-Forensic Study | location = Stuttgart | publisher = Ferdinand Enke }}</ref> and from ], which refers to the sexual preference for prepubescent children.<ref name = Krafft/> The onset of puberty varies from child to child, but, on average, girls begin the process of puberty at age 10 or 11; boys at age 11 or 12.<ref name=Kail>{{cite book | last = Kail | first = RV | coauthors = Cavanaugh JC | title = Human Development: A Lifespan View | isbn = 0495600377 | publisher = ] | year = 2010 | pages = | edition = 5th}}</ref> While individuals with a sexual preference for adults may have some sexual interest in pubescent-aged individuals,<ref>{{cite pmid | 4714830 }}</ref> true hebephilia is characterized by a preference of pubescent rather than adult partners. The term was introduced by Bernard Glueck in 1956,<ref>{{cite book | last = Glueck | first = BC | year = 1956 | title = Final report: Research project for the study and treatment of persons convicted of crimes involving sexual aberrations. June 1952 to June 1955 | location = New York | publisher = ]/] }}</ref> who later credited it, without citation, to Paul Benedict.<ref>{{cite doi | 10.1007/BF01568731 }}</ref>


] and a number of his colleagues from the ] believe that hebephilia is a mental disorder and advocated for its inclusion in the ].<ref name=Blanchard>{{cite doi|10.1007/s10508-008-9399-9}}</ref> The proposed addition to the DSM V was criticized by ],<ref name=green/> ],<ref name=jaapl>{{cite pmid | 21389170 }}</ref> ], an editor of the ],<ref name=jaapl/><ref name=cpn/> ],<ref name="franklin"/> ],<ref name=moser/> ],<ref name=Donohue/> and other mental health professionals. In the model used by proponents of the diagnosis, hebephilia is a type of ], preferences for a sexual partner of a specific age. They distinguish hebephilia from ], sexual preference for individuals in later ],<ref name = Krafft>{{cite book | last = Krafft-Ebing | first = R | authorlink = Richard von Krafft-Ebing | coauthors = Moll A | year = 1924 | title = Psychopathia Sexualis, with Especial Reference to the Antipathic Sexual Instinct; a Medico-Forensic Study | location = Stuttgart | publisher = Ferdinand Enke }}</ref> and from ], sexual preference for prepubescent children.<ref name = Krafft/> They further distinguish "true hebephilia" as a preference for pubescent rather than adult partners.<ref>{{cite pmid | 4714830 }}</ref> Forensic psychologist ] published about the concept in 1956, later citing ] as the originator.<ref>{{cite book | last = Glueck | first = BC | year = 1956 | title = Final report: Research project for the study and treatment of persons convicted of crimes involving sexual aberrations. June 1952 to June 1955 | location = New York | publisher = ]/] }}</ref><ref>{{cite doi | 10.1007/BF01568731 }}</ref> Many proponents of the diagnosis believe hebephilia is a ].<ref name=Blanchard>{{cite doi|10.1007/s10508-008-9399-9}}</ref> This view criticized by by a significant majority of experts in related fields, including ],<ref name=green/> DSM editors ]<ref name=jaapl>{{cite pmid | 21389170 }}</ref> and ],<ref name=jaapl/><ref name=cpn/> ],<ref name="franklin"/> ],<ref name=moser/> and ]<ref name=Donohue/>.


==Etiology== ==Etiology==

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Hebephilia is an unrecognized clinical diagnosis described by proponents as a primary or exclusive sexual interest in pubescent individuals approximately 11–14 years old. Forensic psychologist and lawyer Charles Patrick Ewing writes, "In a rather transparent effort to ensure that all otherwise eligible sex offenders (including those whose preferred sexual targets are pubescent teenagers rather than children) may be subject to diagnosis for SVP commitment purposes, some mental health professionals have attempted to create the diagnosis of hebephilia." Hebephilia was specifically rejected as a diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in both the fourth and fifth versions.

In the model used by proponents of the diagnosis, hebephilia is a type of chronophilia, preferences for a sexual partner of a specific age. They distinguish hebephilia from ephebophilia, sexual preference for individuals in later adolescence, and from pedophilia, sexual preference for prepubescent children. They further distinguish "true hebephilia" as a preference for pubescent rather than adult partners. Forensic psychologist Bernard Glueck published about the concept in 1956, later citing Paul Benedict as the originator. Many proponents of the diagnosis believe hebephilia is a mental disorder. This view criticized by by a significant majority of experts in related fields, including Richard Green, DSM editors Allen Frances and Michael First, Karen Franklin, Charles Allen Moser, and William O'Donohue.

Etiology

As with sexual preference in general, it is not known what causes someone to prefer a pubescent rather than an adult individual for sexual reasons.

Researchers from the Toronto-based Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has conducted a series of studies on physical and psychological correlates of hebephilia, including height, handedness, intelligence quotient and failing a grade. According to the researchers, the results support a neurodevelopmental etiology for hebephilia.

Prevalence

The prevalence of hebephilia within the general population is unknown.

There is evidence suggesting that within clinical and correctional samples, as well as anonymous surveys of people sexually interested in children, there are more individuals with an erotic interest in pubescent rather than in prepubescent children.

Attempt to include in the DSM-5

A 2008 an academic paper proposed including hebephilia in the DSM-5, to distinguish between attraction to prepubescent children (pedophilia, identified as attracted to children younger than 11 years old), pubescent children (the novel category of hebephilia, based on attraction to children between 11 and 14 years old), and individuals attracted to both (a novel classification termed pedophebophiles). The paper suggested that, based on penile plethysmograph, sex offenders could be separated into groups by victim age preference. Clinical psychologist Joseph Plaud criticized the study for a variety of methodological issues including lacking a control groups of post-pubescent and normal patterns of male sexual arousal, overlap between groups Blanchard believed were separate, and lack of specificity in the data. The article also attracted criticism from sexologist Richard Green, editor of the DSM-IV Michael First, forensic psychologist Karen Franklin, and physician Charles Allen Moser, while psychologist William O'Donohue argue that the proposal does not go far enough. Blanchard replied to these concerns.

During academic conferences for the American Association of Psychiatry and Law and International Association for the Treatment of Sexual Offenders, symbolic votes were taken regarding whether the DSM-V should include pedohebephilia, and in both cases an overwhelming majority voted against this.

Etymology

The name is based on the Greek goddess and protector of youth Hebe, but in Ancient Greece also referred to the time before manhood in Athens (depending on the reference, the specific age could be 14, 16 or 18 years old). The suffix -philia is derived from -phil-, implying love or strong friendship.

See also

References

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