Comment on A survey found 1 in 6 men admit sexual feelings for children. So is paedophilia increasing? (2023, linked study is worth a read).

• JasSmith@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

  That is very different to the headline, which is about feelings, which is what the top comment is referring to.

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  • appetizer@lemmy.today ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

    100% this. The headline was deceptive and used the wrong figure. I have no issue with the study itself.

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    • naevaTheRat@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

      They headline is the summation of the distinct people that answered at least one question in the grouping: “Men who have sexual feelings towards children” with an affirmative response

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