Once environmental and adult factors are controlled, the only child characteristic that has been associated with the risk of sexual abuse is ____.

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Gender has been found to be the only child characteristic associated with the risk of sexual abuse even after controlling for environmental and adult factors. Specifically, girls are at a higher risk compared to boys. Age, temperament, and conduct problems have not been consistently associated with increased risk of sexual abuse.

Once Environmental and Adult Factors Are Controlled, the Only Child