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Cybervictimization of Young People With an Intellectual or Developmental Disability: Risks Specific to Sexual Solicitation
Author(s) -
Normand Claude L.,
SallafranqueStLouis François
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/jar.12163
Subject(s) - loneliness , sexual abuse , intellectual disability , psychology , population , scopus , clinical psychology , psychiatry , medline , poison control , developmental psychology , injury prevention , medicine , environmental health , political science , law
Background Studies demonstrate that youth are vulnerable to online sexual solicitation. However, no study has estimated this risk for youth diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability ( IDD ). Methods A literature review of the risk factors associated with online sexual solicitation in youths was done using electronic databases, such as PsychIn FO , ERIC , MEDLINE and Scopus. Results Fifty‐seven published papers were found relevant. However, only two pertained to the population with IDD . Sexual and physical abuse, social isolation, loneliness, depression, and chatting were found to increase the risk of being prey to sexual solicitation on the Internet. Many of these risk factors are even more prevalent in youth with IDD than in the general population. Conclusion Recommendations are made for future research to help understand and prevent sexual cybersolicitation.