The fund

Objective

The objective of the Fund for Scientific Research of Sexuality is to make scientific research financially possible. The primary aim is improving the sexual-emotional health of children and young people and learning about development processes in children and young people leading to sexual-emotional health.

Broad approach

In order for research to be considered for support from the Fund, it must focus on moving forward, in an open and unprejudiced manner, with research on the behaviour and sensual perceptions of children and young people in terms of their bodies and their physical contact with others. This should preferably be seen against the broader background of the socio-emotional and socio-cognitive development of children and young people.

Positive and negative

The research should consider experiences and influences that may have a positive or negative effect. The difference in development between boys and girls is a central focus, as are differences in cultures, ideologies and religious or secular views of the world.

Orientated towards society

The research should help promote an open and unprejudiced attitude on the part of all those who deal with children and young people: parents, teachers, doctors and psychologists, the police and other law enforcement officials, judges and legislators.

Updated: 09.02.2011