Psychosocial Adjustment in Adolescent Child Molesters.

Katz, Roger C.

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ERIC Number: EJ424535

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Psychosocial Adjustment in Adolescent Child Molesters.

Katz, Roger C.

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v14 n4 p567-75 1990

This study compared adolescent child molesters (n=31) with non-sex-offending delinquents (n=34) and normal adolescents. Molesters showed significantly more global maladjustment than normals and were more socially anxious and threatened by heterosocial interactions than non-sex-offending delinquents. Results support the hypothesis that social skill deficits and isolation are risk factors for sexual offenses. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Emotional Adjustment, Emotional Disturbances, Interpersonal Competence, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Social Adjustment, Social Isolation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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