This research assumes offense specialization and distinguishes between rape, child molestation and incest. I hypothesize that child molesters will reveal the earliest age of onset (self-reported age of first sexually aggressive behavior) when compared to rapists and incest offenders respectively. Second, I hypothesize that sexual risk factors (pornography exposure and use) …
Author: Harris, Danielle Arlanda
Source: University of Maryland
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
Definitions
Research Purpose
LITERATURE
Overview of Sexual Offenders
Child Molesters.
Rapists.
Incest offenders
Other Variables of Interest
Age of Onset.
Note on Adults and Adolescents who Sexually Abuse.
Early Onset.
Adolescent Onset.
Adult Onset.
Pornography.
Peer associations.
Substance Use and Abuse.
Control Variables of Interest
Sample Specific Definitions and Offense Classification
The Research Question and Hypotheses
METHODOLOGY
Data Description
Sample
Research Design
Descriptive Analysis.
Factor Analysis.
Variable Descriptions
Analysis
Limitations
RESULTS
Data Distribution
Findings Regarding Age of Onset and Hypothesis 1.
Findings Regarding Pornography, Child Molestation and Hypothesis 2a.
Findings Regarding Peer Associations, Rape and Hypothesis 2b.
Findings Regarding Substance Use, Incest and Hypothesis 2c.
Findings Regarding Victimization
Findings Regarding Protective Factors
Unique Identifiers from the Factor Analysis
Unique Identifiers for Child Molestation
Unique Identifiers for Rape
Unique Identifiers for Incest
Practical Implications for Identification
Practical Implications for Treatment
CONCLUSION
APPENDIX
LIST OF REFERENCES