An Exploration of Differences Between Small Samples of Female Sex Offenders With Prepubescent Versus Postpubescent Victims

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
Dawn M Pflugradt, Bradley P Allen

Abstract

The general consensus among researchers is that the prevalence of sexual paraphilias among female sexual offenders is low relative to male sexual offenders (Cortoni & Gannon, 2013). In addition, there is very limited information about gender specific paraphilic behaviors and characteristics pertaining to females who commit sexual assaults (Pflugradt & Allen, 2014). This study examined the characteristics of female, solo sexual offenders who sexually assaulted prepubescent (n = 14) and postpubescent (n = 15) children. A content analysis was utilized to examine their psychological characteristics. Nonparametric analysis indicated that significantly more offenders with prepubescent victims had multiple paraphilias, poor cognitive problem-solving, noncompliance with supervision, and negative social influences. Limitations and future research directions are discussed.

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Jun 8, 2017·International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology·Dawn M PflugradtAmanda J Zintsmaster
Nov 18, 2019·Current Psychiatry Reports·Dawn M Pflugradt, Bradley P Allen

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