The Prevalence of Paraphilic Interests and Behaviors in the General Population: A Provincial Survey Christian C. Joyal and Julie Carpentier

Before Reading

1. Consider the title. What does the title make you think the article will discuss? What do you expect to learn from Joyal & Carpentier (2017) based on the title?
2. Read the abstract. What do you think you find in the Joyal & Carpentier (2017) article based on the abstract?
3. Skim the article. What do you learn about the Joyal & Carpentier (2017)) article when reading the subheadings?

During Reading

1. Identify the hypothesis(es). What hypothesis(es) is Joyal & Carpentier (2017) studying in their article?
2. Identify the risks. Locate any potential risks to the research participants in this study. What precautions did Joyal & Carpentier (2017) take to avoid any ethical issues? What additional precautions should Joyal & Carpentier (2017) have taken?

After Reading

1. Summarize the findings. Put the findings of the Joyal & Carpentier (2017) study into your own words. Zero points for quotes.
2. Formulate an overall opinion. Do you agree with the conclusions of Joyal & Carpentier (2017)? What are the strengths of the study? What are the limitations of the study?
3. Describe at least one finding from the study that you find particularly interesting or surprising. Then, please explain why you find it interesting or surprising.