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{{Template:Ac}}'''Theo Sandfort''' (in full, Theodorus G.M. Sandfort) is, since 2001, a research scientist at the HIV center for clinical and behavioral Studies, and is associate professor of clinical sociomedical sciences in psychiatry, Columbia University. Trained as a social psychologist, before joining the center, he was a tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology at Utrecht University, the Netherlands, and later the Chairman of the Interfaculty Department of Lesbian and Gay Studies at Utrecht University. He was Director of the Research Program “Diversity, Lifestyles and Health”, at the ''Netherlands Institute of Social Sexological Research'' (NISSO). Dr. Sandfort is / was on the Editorial Board of several academic journals, including [[Archives of Sexual Behavior]], [[Ken Plummer]]'s ''Sexualities'', and [[Paidika]]. He served as President of the the ''International Academy of Sex Research'' and the Dutch Society of Sexology and, in 2008, received the [[John Money]] Award from the ''Society of the Scientific Study of Sexuality'' for his research work.  
{{Template:Ac}}'''Theodorus Gustavus Maria (Theo) Sandfort''' (b. Haarlem, January 3, 1953) is, since 2001, a research scientist at the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, and is associate professor of clinical sociomedical sciences in psychiatry, Columbia University (NY).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200812230750/http://williamapercy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Theo_Sandfort Theo Sandfort's bio] from williamapercy.com</ref>


Among [[MAP]]s, [[AAM]]s and their allies, Sandfort is known for his research on man/boy sexual relationships and early childhood sexuality. While a lecturer in psychology at the State University of Utrecht in the Netherlands, he interviewed 25 young males ranging in age from 10 to 16 who were currently involved in sexual relationships with legally defined adult men, and published various reports of the interviews. For a summary of Sandfort's research and response to his critics, see: Robert Bauserman, ''Objectivity and Ideology Criticism of Theo Sandfort’s Research on Man-Boy Sexual Relations'',<ref>[https://www.ipce.info/ipceweb/Library/bauserman_objectivity.htm Objectivity and Ideology Criticism of Theo Sandfort’s Research on Man-Boy Sexual Relations]</ref> in [[Journal of Homosexuality]], vol. 20, (1990). Sandfort also reported on [[Intergenerational Lesbianism]] and interviewed a female [[MAP]], as part of [[Paidika|Paidika's]] Special Women's Issue.<ref>[https://brongersma.info/Paidika-08 Theo Sandfort, "The World Bursting with Adults, so I'm Always Glad to See a Little Girl". Paidika - The Journal of Paedophilia, Volume 2, Number 4, Issue 8; Special Women's Issue; Edited by Marjan Sax & Sjuul Deckwitz; Winter 1992].</ref>  
== Early career ==
 
After completing his secondary education at the Roman Catholic Triniteitslyceum in Haarlem (September 1965 – July 1970), he began his studies in 1974 at the Catholic University of Nijmegen. He obtained a bachelor's degree in October 1976 and a master's degree in December 1979, graduating ''cum laude'' with a major in social psychology. In May 1980, he commenced employment at the State University of Utrecht, where he was appointed as a research assistant at the Sociological Institute until September 1981.
 
== Studies on homosexual paedophilia, hebephilia and ephebophilia ==
 
While at the Sociological Institute, he conducted empirical research on children's and young people's sexual experiences. From September 1981 to December 1982, he was employed as a scientific assistant at the Institute for Clinical Psychology and Personality Studies, where he carried out a methodological preliminary study as part of the project ''Sexual Experiences in Early Childhood''. Between April 1983 and April 1988, he conducted a retrospective study in the Department of Clinical Psychology, examining how early childhood sexual experiences influence later sex-related behaviour and the way young people perceive and relate to sex.
 
This period marked the development of his most influential contributions to the MAP community. Along with several television and radio appearances in which he discussed non-negative aspects of MAP relationships, he conducted interviews with 25 males aged 10 to 16 who were involved in sexual relationships with legally defined adult men, and subsequently published a series of reports based on these conversations.<ref>For a summary of Sandfort's research and response to his critics, see: Robert Bauserman, [https://www.ipce.info/ipceweb/Library/bauserman_objectivity.htm ''Objectivity and Ideology: Criticism of Theo Sandfort’s Research on Man-Boy Sexual Relations'']</ref> Since March 1986, Theo Sandfort and [[Rob Geensen]] served as editors of ''[[Sekstant]]'', a publication of the NVSH ([[Dutch Society for Sexual Reform]]), which included a working group on youth emancipation, formerly known as the [[Landelijke Werkgroep Pedofilie]] (LWGP). From 1987 until its cessation in 1995, he served on the editorial board of ''[[Paidika|Paidika: The Journal of Paedophilia]]''.
 
After earning his PhD in 1988 with a dissertation titled ''The Meaning of Experience: on Sexual Contacts in Early Youth, and Sexual Behavior and Experience in Later Life'', and as an openly gay researcher, he made a significant shift in focus toward AIDS prevention and public health advocacy. In 1990, he remained marginally involved in the field and, together with [[Edward Brongersma]] and [[Lex van Naerssen]], served as guest editor for a special issue of the ''Journal of Homosexuality'' titled ''Male Intergenerational Intimacy''. Sandfort also reported on [[Intergenerational Lesbianism]] and interviewed a female [[MAP]], as part of ''Paidika's'' Special Women's Issue.<ref>[https://brongersma.info/Paidika-08 Theo Sandfort, "The World Bursting with Adults, so I'm Always Glad to See a Little Girl". Paidika - The Journal of Paedophilia, Volume 2, Number 4, Issue 8; Special Women's Issue; Edited by Marjan Sax & Sjuul Deckwitz; Winter 1992].</ref>
 
After winning a legal case concerning defamation related to accusations of [[CSA]], he ceased his research on the subject.<ref>Burns, M. (2023). The elephant in the room: Youth sexuality. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 52(6), 2281–2284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-023-02624-4</ref> After moving to the USA, he privately confirmed to [[Martijn]] in written correspondence that he had no commitment to the topic, at least for the time being. In 2011, he publicly announced that a historical discussion on paedophilia 'is a laudable endeavour, but I don't want to be involved. Good luck with the plan!'.<ref>"Zij die niet mee wilden doen" [Those who did not want to participate]. Geschiedenis 24 – Andere Tijden. March 17, 2011. Retrieved from https://www.geschiedenis24.nl/andere-tijden/afleveringen/2010-2011/Ruimte-voor-de-pedofiel/Zij-die-niet-mee-wilden-doen.html</ref>
 
==Later career==
 
Since April 1988, he was appointed as an additional researcher at the Interfaculty Working Group on Gay Studies at Utrecht University, where he conducted research on changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to sexuality and HIV/AIDS within the Dutch population. He later became chairman of the group. He also served as Director of the research program ''Diversity, Lifestyles and Health'' at the [[Netherlands Institute of Social Sexological Research]] (NISSO).
 
In 2001, he relocated to the United States.
 
Excluding ''Paidika'', Sandfort has served on the editorial boards of several academic journals, including ''[[Archives of Sexual Behavior]]'' and ''[[Sexualities]]'', edited by [[Ken Plummer]]. He has also held leadership roles as President of the International Academy of Sex Research and the Dutch Society of Sexology. In 2008, he was awarded the [[John Money]] Award by the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality in recognition of his contributions to sex research.
 
== 2021 controversy ==


In 2021, as reported by [[Thomas O'Carroll]],<ref>[https://heretictoc.com/2021/01/13/should-a-child-ever-get-married/ NEW YORK ‘CANCELS’ THEO SANDFORT]. H-TOC segment. (2021).</ref> Sandfort was "cancelled" over renewed attention to his past research. An incendiary topic, ''The New York Times''<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/07/nyregion/nyc-foster-care-professor-pedophilia.html NYT on Sandfort]</ref> among other outlets spotlighted and debated the research and its merits. As a result of publicity, Sandfort was removed from his then work project after the local ''Administration for Children’s Services'' (ACS) announced that it had "severed all ties" with Dr. Sandfort. After this brief cancellation, it appears that Sandfort has continued to secure/retain employment, conduct research, and participate in other projects.  
In 2021, as reported by [[Thomas O'Carroll]],<ref>[https://heretictoc.com/2021/01/13/should-a-child-ever-get-married/ NEW YORK ‘CANCELS’ THEO SANDFORT]. H-TOC segment. (2021).</ref> Sandfort was "cancelled" over renewed attention to his past research. An incendiary topic, ''The New York Times''<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/07/nyregion/nyc-foster-care-professor-pedophilia.html NYT on Sandfort]</ref> among other outlets spotlighted and debated the research and its merits. As a result of publicity, Sandfort was removed from his then work project after the local ''Administration for Children’s Services'' (ACS) announced that it had "severed all ties" with Dr. Sandfort. After this brief cancellation, it appears that Sandfort has continued to secure/retain employment, conduct research, and participate in other projects.  
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*Sandfort, T. (1983). [https://brongersma.info/images/1983_Sandfort.pdf Pedophile relationships in the Netherlands: Alternative lifestyle for children?]. ''Alternative Lifestyles''  5(3), pp. 164-183.<ref>Sandfort, T. Pedophile relationships in the Netherlands: Alternative lifestyle for children?. J Fam Econ Iss 5, 164–183 (1983). <https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01091326></ref>
*Sandfort, T. (1983). [https://brongersma.info/images/1983_Sandfort.pdf Pedophile relationships in the Netherlands: Alternative lifestyle for children?]. ''Alternative Lifestyles''  5(3), pp. 164-183.<ref>Sandfort, T. Pedophile relationships in the Netherlands: Alternative lifestyle for children?. J Fam Econ Iss 5, 164–183 (1983). <https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01091326></ref>


*Sandfort, T. (1984). [https://www.ipce.info/ipceweb/Library/sandfort_84.htm Sex in pedophilic relationships: An empirical investigation among a non-representative group of boys]. ''Journal of Sex Research'', 20(2), 123–142.
*Sandfort, T. (1984). [https://www.ipce.info/ipceweb/Library/sandfort_84.htm Sex in pedophiliac relationships: An empirical investigation among a non-representative group of boys]. ''Journal of Sex Research'', 20(2), 123–142.


*Sandfort, T. [Book]. [https://www.ipce.info/host/sandfort_87/index.htm Boys on their contacts with men: A study of sexually expressed friendships], (New York: Global Academic Publishers, 1987).<ref>[https://www.mhamic.org/sources/sandfort.htm Discussion on MHAMic].</ref> a copy on [https://web.archive.org/web/20130420132340/http://snifferdogonline.com/reports/Child%20Abuse,%20Sexuality%20and%20Violence/Boys%20On%20Their%20Contacts%20With%20Men.pdf webarchive]
*Sandfort, T. [Book]. [https://www.ipce.info/host/sandfort_87/index.htm Boys on their contacts with men: A study of sexually expressed friendships], (New York: Global Academic Publishers, 1987).<ref>[https://www.mhamic.org/sources/sandfort.htm Discussion on MHAMic].</ref> a copy on [https://web.archive.org/web/20130420132340/http://snifferdogonline.com/reports/Child%20Abuse,%20Sexuality%20and%20Violence/Boys%20On%20Their%20Contacts%20With%20Men.pdf webarchive]


*Sandfort, T. [https://sci-hub.wf/10.1300/j082v13n02_08 ‘Pedophilia and the Gay Movement’], ''Journal of Homosexuality'' (1987).<ref>[https://doi.org/10.1300/J082v13n02_08 Original journal non sci-hub link].</ref>
*Sandfort, T. [https://sci-hub.ru/10.1300/j082v13n02_08 ‘Pedophilia and the Gay Movement’], ''Journal of Homosexuality'' (1987).<ref>[https://doi.org/10.1300/J082v13n02_08 Original journal non sci-hub link].</ref>


*Sandfort, T. [https://brongersma.info/Paidika-08 "The World Bursting with Adults, so I'm Always Glad to See a Little Girl"]. ''Paidika - The Journal of Paedophilia'', Volume 2, Number 4, Issue 8; Special Women's Issue; Edited by [[Marjan Sax]] & Sjuul Deckwitz; Winter 1992.
*Sandfort, T. [https://brongersma.info/Paidika-08 "The World Bursting with Adults, so I'm Always Glad to See a Little Girl"]. ''Paidika - The Journal of Paedophilia'', Volume 2, Number 4, Issue 8; Special Women's Issue; Edited by [[Marjan Sax]] & Sjuul Deckwitz; Winter 1992.

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Theodorus Gustavus Maria (Theo) Sandfort (b. Haarlem, January 3, 1953) is, since 2001, a research scientist at the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, and is associate professor of clinical sociomedical sciences in psychiatry, Columbia University (NY).[1]

Early career

After completing his secondary education at the Roman Catholic Triniteitslyceum in Haarlem (September 1965 – July 1970), he began his studies in 1974 at the Catholic University of Nijmegen. He obtained a bachelor's degree in October 1976 and a master's degree in December 1979, graduating cum laude with a major in social psychology. In May 1980, he commenced employment at the State University of Utrecht, where he was appointed as a research assistant at the Sociological Institute until September 1981.

Studies on homosexual paedophilia, hebephilia and ephebophilia

While at the Sociological Institute, he conducted empirical research on children's and young people's sexual experiences. From September 1981 to December 1982, he was employed as a scientific assistant at the Institute for Clinical Psychology and Personality Studies, where he carried out a methodological preliminary study as part of the project Sexual Experiences in Early Childhood. Between April 1983 and April 1988, he conducted a retrospective study in the Department of Clinical Psychology, examining how early childhood sexual experiences influence later sex-related behaviour and the way young people perceive and relate to sex.

This period marked the development of his most influential contributions to the MAP community. Along with several television and radio appearances in which he discussed non-negative aspects of MAP relationships, he conducted interviews with 25 males aged 10 to 16 who were involved in sexual relationships with legally defined adult men, and subsequently published a series of reports based on these conversations.[2] Since March 1986, Theo Sandfort and Rob Geensen served as editors of Sekstant, a publication of the NVSH (Dutch Society for Sexual Reform), which included a working group on youth emancipation, formerly known as the Landelijke Werkgroep Pedofilie (LWGP). From 1987 until its cessation in 1995, he served on the editorial board of Paidika: The Journal of Paedophilia.

After earning his PhD in 1988 with a dissertation titled The Meaning of Experience: on Sexual Contacts in Early Youth, and Sexual Behavior and Experience in Later Life, and as an openly gay researcher, he made a significant shift in focus toward AIDS prevention and public health advocacy. In 1990, he remained marginally involved in the field and, together with Edward Brongersma and Lex van Naerssen, served as guest editor for a special issue of the Journal of Homosexuality titled Male Intergenerational Intimacy. Sandfort also reported on Intergenerational Lesbianism and interviewed a female MAP, as part of Paidika's Special Women's Issue.[3]

After winning a legal case concerning defamation related to accusations of CSA, he ceased his research on the subject.[4] After moving to the USA, he privately confirmed to Martijn in written correspondence that he had no commitment to the topic, at least for the time being. In 2011, he publicly announced that a historical discussion on paedophilia 'is a laudable endeavour, but I don't want to be involved. Good luck with the plan!'.[5]

Later career

Since April 1988, he was appointed as an additional researcher at the Interfaculty Working Group on Gay Studies at Utrecht University, where he conducted research on changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to sexuality and HIV/AIDS within the Dutch population. He later became chairman of the group. He also served as Director of the research program Diversity, Lifestyles and Health at the Netherlands Institute of Social Sexological Research (NISSO).

In 2001, he relocated to the United States.

Excluding Paidika, Sandfort has served on the editorial boards of several academic journals, including Archives of Sexual Behavior and Sexualities, edited by Ken Plummer. He has also held leadership roles as President of the International Academy of Sex Research and the Dutch Society of Sexology. In 2008, he was awarded the John Money Award by the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality in recognition of his contributions to sex research.

2021 controversy

In 2021, as reported by Thomas O'Carroll,[6] Sandfort was "cancelled" over renewed attention to his past research. An incendiary topic, The New York Times[7] among other outlets spotlighted and debated the research and its merits. As a result of publicity, Sandfort was removed from his then work project after the local Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) announced that it had "severed all ties" with Dr. Sandfort. After this brief cancellation, it appears that Sandfort has continued to secure/retain employment, conduct research, and participate in other projects.

Selected publications [in English]

  • Sandfort, T. (1994). "The Sexual Experiences of Children". Paidika. 3 (2).

See also

References

  1. ↑ Theo Sandfort's bio from williamapercy.com
  2. ↑ For a summary of Sandfort's research and response to his critics, see: Robert Bauserman, Objectivity and Ideology: Criticism of Theo Sandfort’s Research on Man-Boy Sexual Relations
  3. ↑ Theo Sandfort, "The World Bursting with Adults, so I'm Always Glad to See a Little Girl". Paidika - The Journal of Paedophilia, Volume 2, Number 4, Issue 8; Special Women's Issue; Edited by Marjan Sax & Sjuul Deckwitz; Winter 1992.
  4. ↑ Burns, M. (2023). The elephant in the room: Youth sexuality. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 52(6), 2281–2284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-023-02624-4
  5. ↑ "Zij die niet mee wilden doen" [Those who did not want to participate]. Geschiedenis 24 – Andere Tijden. March 17, 2011. Retrieved from https://www.geschiedenis24.nl/andere-tijden/afleveringen/2010-2011/Ruimte-voor-de-pedofiel/Zij-die-niet-mee-wilden-doen.html
  6. ↑ NEW YORK ‘CANCELS’ THEO SANDFORT. H-TOC segment. (2021).
  7. ↑ NYT on Sandfort
  8. ↑ Sandfort, T. Pedophile relationships in the Netherlands: Alternative lifestyle for children?. J Fam Econ Iss 5, 164–183 (1983). <https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01091326>
  9. ↑ Discussion on MHAMic.
  10. ↑ Original journal non sci-hub link.
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