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Wikipedia - Rind et al. (1998)
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the highly controversial meta-analytic examination of assumed properties of child sexual abuse (CSA) using college samples.
en.wikipedia.org
The Denial of Child Abuse: The Rind, et al. Controversy
Ben Sorotzkin reviews various critiques of the Rind study and suggests that the study is part of a campaign to legitimize sexual deviancy.
www.narth.com
Rind, Tromovitch, and Bauserman: Politically Incorrect -- Scientifically Correct
Thomas Oellerich defends the conclusions of Rind et al. (1998) and urges researchers and practitioners to be careful to differentiate between abusive and nonabusive sexual contact between adults and nonadults.
www.csulb.edu
Washington's Other Sex Scandal
Commentary about the congressional reaction to the Rind study. Discusses the legitimate methodological criticisms of the study but expresses concern that political efforts to suppress a scientific paper with controversial conclusions may have a chilling effect on research and publication.
reason.com
A Meta-Analytic Examination of Assumed Properties of Child Sexual Abuse Using College Samples
Controversial research paper published in July 1998 by Rind, Tromovitch, and Bauserman. The report suggested that victims suffer less severe long-term psychological effects than generally believed. (PDF) www.ipce.info
APA Admits Error in Publishing Highly Criticized 'Adult-Child Sex' Study
The APA distances itself from the controversial Rind report, and condemns all adult-child sexual relations.
www.ilja-schmelzer.de
The Leadership Council - Rind Study
Critical review of the Rind study describes flaws in the research, and addresses public policy implications. Includes list of references.
www.leadershipcouncil.org