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This study examines the evolving age profiles of elite athletes by analysing the distribution of ages among the top eight finishers at the Olympic Games between 1924 and 2024. The mean age of successful male and female athletes is examined in order to identify significant trends in early specialisation and the presence of high-performing, underage athletes (< 18) across the past century to identify vulnerable age groups. The statistical analysis is based on publicly accessible data regarding the performance of athletes at the 48 editions of the Olympic Summer and Winter Games, disaggregated by gender and by the sports disciplines. This study provides insights into the impact of age regulations imposed by International Federations and discusses the implications of the recent inclusion of new Olympic sports disciplines, governed by the IOC, which may challenge the efficacy of safeguarding policies implemented since the 1980s. Therefore, this research provides practical applications for international and national sport governance, advocating for a child-centred approach that aligns with international human rights standards. It calls for integrated, evidence-based strategies at all levels of sports promotion to ensure that the pursuit of sporting success by nations and changes in the Olympic programme by the IOC do not compromise children's rights and well-being.

The early detection of sexually abusive relationships between adults and children is important. However, media propagation of child sex offender stereotypes may inhibit offender detection. This study used a vignette-based online questionnaire to explore to what extent the signs of abuse can be detected in a relationship between a child and his football coach and whether the ‘dirty old man’ age stereotype impacts detection. Whether adults already trained in detecting child sexual abuse (CSA) rated the potential for CSA differently than untrained adults in scenarios where it was included was also explored. The analysis indicated a significantly higher rating for CSA in ‘abuse’ scenarios than ‘no-abuse’ scenarios across all participants, with a large effect size. However, there was no significant difference in rating for CSA based on abuser age. Additionally, CSA-trained participants did not rate abuse scenarios significantly differently than untrained participants. Extensive reporting of high-profile cases that did not include a stereotypical offender was considered a potential mitigating factor for the age stereotype. The focus of existing CSA training on signs in victims, rather than signs of abusive relationships, is considered a potential explanation for the comparable ratings for CSA between trained and untrained participants.

This paper explores parents' narratives about encountering moralized expectations of parenting. We contribute original and significant findings which identify moralized judgement as a determinant between concealing potential child maltreatment and help-seeking to support child protection and welfare. We adopted a rigorous plural qualitative approach of interpretative phenomenological analysis and narrative analysis of N = 24 parents in England, who had experienced parenting support from children's services. Participants revealed that moral judgements from their birth families and child's school were particularly relevant. While fear of moral judgement deterred parents from open dialogue, feeling accepted and valued enabled greater self-efficacy and acceptance of support needs.

Parental attitudes play an important role in the development of nutritional behaviour in children. In this context, the Feeding Coparenting Scale (FCS) is among the scales that can be used to evaluate the attitudes of parents towards the nutrition of their children. This study was planned to evaluate the validity and reliability of the FCS scale in the Turkish population and was conducted in two stages. In the pilot study, the suitability of the scale for validity analysis was evaluated with 34 parents. Then, in the second stage, confirmatory factor analyses of the FCS scale were conducted with 230 participants. Since the item-total score correlation values of 11 out of 13 items in the scale were high, 11 items were included in the factor analysis. Confirmatory Factor Analysis provided 11 items and 3-factor structural validity. As a result, it is thought that the Turkish form of the FCS scale can be a valid scale that can be used in the Turkish society with acceptable compliance in evaluating how mothers and fathers work together in the field of child nutrition.

Technology-assisted child sexual abuse (TA-CSA) is a contemporary child protection issue, yet myths about the seriousness of this form of physical, sexual and emotional abuse can contribute to victims receiving an ineffective response from professionals. This article aims to locate TA-CSA within child protection legislation and practice, to promote an understanding of its position as a child protection issue. It explores existing research into TA-CSA, to offer insight and guidance for professionals who work with children and families. Importantly, it highlights how the role of technology and the internet should be considered in all assessments with children and families to more accurately understand a child's lived experience, and to prevent, identify and respond to TA-CSA effectively.

This study delves into the psychological effects of childhood maltreatment, focusing on how relational needs and positive future expectations affect distress levels among individuals with childhood maltreatment. Additionally, it seeks to determine the mediating role of positive future expectations in the association between relational needs satisfaction and lower psychological distress. The sample consisted of 301 participants; however, analyses were conducted with 249 participants (M = 24.09, SD = 6.23) who reported experiencing at least one type of abuse or neglect during childhood. Participants aged 18 and over were recruited through an online survey platform, shared via various social media sites. Participants completed the Revised and Expanded Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, the Relational Needs Satisfaction Scale, the Positive Future Expectations Scale and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale to assess childhood maltreatment, relational needs satisfaction, positive future expectations and psychological symptoms. The findings indicate that relational needs satisfaction and positive future expectations are negatively associated with lower psychological distress in individuals with childhood maltreatment experiences. Mediation analysis results confirm that the indirect effect of relational needs satisfaction on low psychological distress through positive future expectations is significant. Relational needs satisfaction may enhance positive future expectations and reduce the risk of psychological distress, thereby supporting psychological well-being in individuals exposed to childhood maltreatment. In this context, therapeutic approaches focusing on relational needs could be beneficial when working with individuals with traumatic experiences.