B4U-ACT and the Psychiatry Department of Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City are collaborating on a study of minor-attracted persons (MAPs). We are conducting this study because there is little to no research on MAPs living within the law. As a result, the mental health community has a very narrow and biased view of MAPs. This has serious legal, social, and political implications for individuals who experience persistent sexual attraction to underage children or adolescents.

B4U-ACT is committed to deepening mutual understanding and communication between the MAP community and the mental health community. B4U-ACT's goal is that ethical, research-based mental health services focused on the needs of MAPs be made available to MAPs who want them. To do that, we aim to reduce the crushing stigma and associated psychological and social harm experienced by MAPs. We firmly believe that high-quality, objective scientific research is the best way to replace stereotype with fact, and to simultaneously promote the welfare of MAPs, children, adolescents, and society at large.

The study asks questions about sexuality, experiences as an MAP, and a variety of emotional and psychological traits. It takes approximately 50 minutes to complete. All information will be fully anonymous. Outside of basic demographic information (sex, approximate age, education level, ethnicity), identifying information will not be collected. IP addresses will not be saved in the survey data.

To participate in this study, please go to https://www.research.net/s/B4UAct






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