Personality and Criminal Profile of Adolescent Sexual Offenders, General Offenders in Comparison to Nonoffenders

1997 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 483-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Valliant ◽  
Tracy Bergeron
Keyword(s):  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Sexual Offenders ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
General Intelligence ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Offenders ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Socially Isolated ◽  
Adult Sex Offenders ◽  
Criminal Profile ◽  
Male Sex Offenders

16 adolescent male sex offenders and 13 general offenders were compared with 13 nonoffenders on psychometric tests to investigate differences in their general intelligence, personality, and criminal attitudes. There were no significant differences in general intelligence amongst the groups. Examination of personality scores and criminal attitudes showed that the sex offenders were more socially isolated, more assaultive, and more resentful than the general offenders. Present results, if replicated with larger samples, suggest treatment of adolescent sex offenders in a manner similar to that used in the treatment of adult sex offenders.

scholarly journals Developmental Factors in Adolescent Child Sexual Offenders

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (11) ◽  
pp. 1089-1102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Dennison ◽  
Benoit Leclerc
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Sexual Offenders ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Offense ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Offenders ◽  
Developmental Factors ◽  
History Of ◽  
Adult Sex Offenders

Scholars have studied developmental factors relevant to adult sex offenders. These factors, however, have not been of interest so far in the area of adolescent sexual offenders. Given the paucity of research in this area, this study examines developmental factors that may be relevant in understanding why some offenders become persistent throughout the course of adolescence. The sample consisted of male adolescents convicted of a sexual offense against a child. Compared to nonrepeat sexual offenders ( n = 80), repeat sexual offenders ( n = 27) were characterized by a history of sexual abuse victimization and inappropriate sexual behaviors. However, offenders who had a history of sexual abuse but who did not exhibit inappropriate sexual behaviors were more likely to be classified as repeat sex offenders.

Empathy and Adolescent Male Sex-Offenders

1994 ◽  
Vol 79 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1598-1598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Monto ◽  
Zgourides George ◽  
James Wilson ◽  
Richard Harris
Keyword(s):  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Sex Offender ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Male Sex Offenders

This study provides data on empathy for 82 adolescent male sex-offenders and 108 male nonoffenders. No statistically significant association was found between scores on a 4-item measure of empathy and sex-offender status.

scholarly journals The Influence of Presentation Format on Responses of Male Sex Offenders to Digital Paintings that illustrate the Consequences Sexual Crimes

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Benta G. Adhiambo Oguda ◽  
George Vikiru ◽  
Christine Wasanga
Keyword(s):  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Sexual Offenders ◽  
Rapid Serial Visual Presentation ◽  
Visual Presentation ◽  
Presentation Format ◽  
Sexual Crimes ◽  
Male Offenders ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Male Sex Offenders

Although art viewing experiences occur in varied contexts, responses of audience may be profoundly affected by the presentation format. In this paper, focus is drawn upon participation in a digital paintings exhibition and visual representation in assessing the responses of male sex offenders to digital paintings that illustrate the consequences of sexual crimes. The relationship between arts and technology is an emerging area of interest in modern research. In addition to the traditional gallery displays, digital technologies have provided new ways of audience participation in arts, enabling more involvement in the way art is consumed. The authors sought to determine the effect of viewing screen projected images in Rapid Serial Visual Presentation and in a gallery display. The study applied brief repeated exposures as described in Mere Exposure research. The study utilized temporary exhibition displays and projection by Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) where the respondents were passive participants, simply viewing the artwork. The participants were drawn from male sexual offenders aged 18-45 years at Nairobi West Prison, a male offenders’ facility in Nairobi City County. Stratified random sampling was used to select 61 male offenders convicted for defilement and rape. Respondents were randomly assigned to two experimental conditions involving viewing in projection by RSVP and gallery display. A five-point Likert scale was used to measure the participants’ responses to digital paintings illustrating consequences of sexual crimes. A Multivariate Analysis was used to assess ratings of the digital paintings against the various components of art. Findings show that painting style, colour schemes, themes and exposure frequency significantly influenced the participants’ responses to the digital paintings. The study recommends use of comparative analysis to determine how exposure to digital paintings impacts differently on other types of audiences.

Prevalence of Prior Adult Sexual Contact in a Sample of Adolescent Male Sex Offenders

1994 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 1042-1042 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Zgourides ◽  
Martin Monto ◽  
Richard Harris
Keyword(s):  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Sexual Contact ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Male Sex Offenders

The present study provides data on the prevalence of prior adult sexual contact among a sample of 47 adolescent male sex offenders and 109 male nonoffenders. Offenders (61.7%) reported a higher rate of sexual touching by an adult than did nonoffenders (19.3%).

scholarly journals An Investigation into the Personality Profiles of Male Sexual Offenders in Limpopo Province

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (1-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Govender
Keyword(s):  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Sexual Offenders ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Personality Profiles ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Avoidant Attachment ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Male Sex Offenders

ABSTRACT A critical component in the management of sex offenders is an understanding of their personality traits, which relates to their childhood development, as this could contribute to more effective treatment interventions. This study sought to determine the personality profiles, pertaining to psychopathology, indicators of attachment, aggressive and paranoid characteristics of male sexual offenders. The researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey at five correctional facilities. The data was collected from 112 sex offenders using the PAI questionnaire. Of the 112 participants, 87.5 percent were single and most of the offenders (56.3 %) did not have any psychopathology. Many sex offenders with Insecure Avoidant Attachment (25.0%) were from single parent families. Most of the respondents (51.8%) have paranoid characteristics, with no significant relationship between marital status and paranoid tendencies in male sex offenders. The most predominant type of attachment in male sex offenders is Insecure Avoidant Attachment with high levels of Personality Disorders in male sex offenders (Borderline and Anti-Social Personality Disorder). A high proportion of the sample displayed aggressive tendencies with those who were unemployed more likely to display more aggression. Respondents who were single displayed more psychopathology than those who were married.

Sexual Murderers: Sex Offender, Murderer, or Both?

Sexual Abuse ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 932-950 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Beauregard ◽  
Matt DeLisi ◽  
Ashley Hewitt
Keyword(s):  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Sexual Offenders ◽  
Sex Offender ◽  
Criminal Career ◽  
Sexual Homicide ◽  
Physical Injuries ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Male Sex Offenders

Sexual murderers perpetrate homicide and rape/sexual abuse, but it is unclear whether they should primarily be considered homicide offenders, sexual offenders, or both. Most studies have merged together different types of non-homicidal sex offenders (NHSOs), neglecting to consider the potential differences between the nonviolent and violent sex offenders. Here, we suggest it is important to isolate those violent sex offenders who inflict severe physical injuries that could potentially lead to a lethal outcome. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to compare different measures of the criminal career on three groups of sex offenders: NHSOs, violent NHSOs, and sexual homicide offenders (SHOs) using data from 616 incarcerated male sex offenders in a Federal penitentiary in Canada. Interestingly, the group of sex offenders with the worst criminal career profile was not the SHOs, but the violent NHSOs. Violent NHSOs had the greatest number of prior convictions and the most varied and versatile criminal career. Therefore, we suggest that based on their criminal career, SHOs should be considered more as murderers than sex offenders. However, to fully answer this question, future studies should include a group of non-sexual homicide offenders.

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