Why is there an absence of empirical data on the incidence of internet sexual solicitation?

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There are several reasons for the absence of empirical data on the incidence of internet sexual solicitation, including methodological problems involved in conceptualizing activities that do/do not amount to solicitation, the anonymity of the internet, and the wide range (from 6.5% to 21%) of self-reported youth victims. Therefore, all of these factors contribute to the lack of empirical data in this area.

Why Is There an Absence of Empirical Data on the Incidence