PSB in Preschoolers: Distinctions Between Engaging with Siblings and Peers

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This webinar will focus on a recent research publication involving preschoolers’ engagement in problematic sexual behavior (PSB). The purpose is to identify differences between preschoolers who engage with siblings compared to peers by examining the impact of child maltreatment, exposure to family sexuality, and coercive sexual behavior. Through discussion, we’ll look to illuminate unique dynamics of PSB with siblings of preschool-aged children. Additionally, these results may aid in clinical considerations for conceptualization, prevention, and response within younger populations that are distinct from older youth populations.

Presenters: Kimberly Lopez, MA, Nicole Barton, BA, Cierra Henson, BA
Presentation Date: May 19, 2026

Learning objectives:

• Identify developmentally-appropriate sexual behavior in preschoolers.
• Explain risk factors that impact preschoolers’ engagement in PSB.
• Describe differences between PSB engagement with siblings compared to peers.