Cognitive and Emotional Components of Generalized Empathy Deficits in Child Molesters.

Marshall, W. L.; Maric, Alexandra

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ERIC Number: EJ540521

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Publication Date: 1996

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Cognitive and Emotional Components of Generalized Empathy Deficits in Child Molesters.

Marshall, W. L.; Maric, Alexandra

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, v5 n2 p101-10 1996

Two scales were used to measure the cognitive (Hogan's Empathy Scale) and emotional (Questionnaire Measure of Emotional Empathy) components of empathy. Results indicated that incarcerated child molesters (N=29) were, relative to nonoffenders, deficient in both the cognitive and emotional components of generalized empathy. Theoretical and treatment implications are discussed. (LSR)

Descriptors: Child Abuse, Cognitive Processes, Emotional Development, Empathy, Identification (Psychology), Perspective Taking, Psychological Patterns, Sexual Abuse

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Language: English

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