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Purpose <p>Most sex trafficking studies have focused on extrafamilial sex trafficking while intrafamilial sex trafficking remains widely un(der)studied. To our knowledge, limited studies have qualitatively contextualized familial sex trafficking using primary data and none have developed conceptual models of this behavior. This study leverages key informant interviews in a predominantly rural south-eastern region of the United States to answer and model why and how familial sex trafficking occurs, how to best support survivors, and prevent this form of exploitation.</p> Methods <p>Utilizing a qualitative phenomenological approach, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with key informants. Data were analyzed in NVIVO14 using thematic analysis and an intercoder reliability of 88% was achieved.</p> Results <p>Findings highlight risk factors such as poverty, substance use disorder, and living in rural areas without resources. Intergenerational familial sex trafficking for basic needs, including illicit and non-illicit drugs, was contextualized. The Theory of Planned Behavior was adapted to conceptualize these relationships and model how familial sex trafficking occurs and its potential role as a moderator for intimate partner trafficking and intergenerational trafficking. In preventing familial sex trafficking, rural programming was recommended in addition to developing specific familial sex trafficking awareness campaigns and training.</p> Conclusions <p>The social determinants of health greatly impact the behavior of familial sex trafficking. This study further shows that familial sex trafficking has the potential to lead to other victimizations, including intergenerational familial trafficking and intimate partner trafficking.</p>

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Familial Sex Trafficking: A Qualitative Study and Conceptual Model from a Predominantly Rural Region in the American South-East

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    2025年6月4日

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  • Mary Brannock,
  • Gabriela Smith,
  • Deborah Quesenberry,
  • Michael Smith,
  • Margaret Melton Francisco,
  • Roger Blackwell

摘要

Purpose

Most sex trafficking studies have focused on extrafamilial sex trafficking while intrafamilial sex trafficking remains widely un(der)studied. To our knowledge, limited studies have qualitatively contextualized familial sex trafficking using primary data and none have developed conceptual models of this behavior. This study leverages key informant interviews in a predominantly rural south-eastern region of the United States to answer and model why and how familial sex trafficking occurs, how to best support survivors, and prevent this form of exploitation.

Methods

Utilizing a qualitative phenomenological approach, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with key informants. Data were analyzed in NVIVO14 using thematic analysis and an intercoder reliability of 88% was achieved.

Results

Findings highlight risk factors such as poverty, substance use disorder, and living in rural areas without resources. Intergenerational familial sex trafficking for basic needs, including illicit and non-illicit drugs, was contextualized. The Theory of Planned Behavior was adapted to conceptualize these relationships and model how familial sex trafficking occurs and its potential role as a moderator for intimate partner trafficking and intergenerational trafficking. In preventing familial sex trafficking, rural programming was recommended in addition to developing specific familial sex trafficking awareness campaigns and training.

Conclusions

The social determinants of health greatly impact the behavior of familial sex trafficking. This study further shows that familial sex trafficking has the potential to lead to other victimizations, including intergenerational familial trafficking and intimate partner trafficking.