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Differences between Sexually Victimized and Nonsexually Victimized Male Adolescent Sexual Abusers: Developmental Antecedents and Behavioral Comparisons

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Title: Differences between Sexually Victimized and Nonsexually Victimized Male Adolescent Sexual Abusers: Developmental Antecedents and Behavioral Comparisons
Language: English
Authors: Burton, David L., Duty, Kerry Jo, Leibowitz, George S.
Source: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 2011 20(1):77-93.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2011
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Pornography, Victims of Crime, Sexual Abuse, Comparative Analysis, Males, Adolescents, Criminals, Child Development, Behavior Problems, Residential Programs, Institutionalized Persons, Family Characteristics, Violence, Personality Traits, Aggression, Delinquency, Correlation, Questionnaires, Substance Abuse, Child Neglect
DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2011.541010
ISSN: 1053-8712
Abstract: This study compares sexually victimized and nonsexually victimized male adolescent sexual abusers on a number of variables. Self-report measures were administered to 325 male sexually abusive youth (average age 16) in six residential facilities in the Midwest, 55% of whom reported sexual victimization. The results indicate that the sexually victimized sexual abusers have more severe developmental antecedents (trauma, family characteristics, early exposure to pornography and personality) and recent behavioral difficulties (characteristics of sexual aggression, sexual arousal, use of pornography, and nonsexual criminal behavior) than the nonsexually victimized group. Results are contrasted with recent typological research, which found no relationship between sexual victimization and subtype membership. Treatment, research, and theoretical implications are discussed. (Contains 4 tables and 2 notes.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 38
Entry Date: 2011
Accession Number: EJ912283
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study compares sexually victimized and nonsexually victimized male adolescent sexual abusers on a number of variables. Self-report measures were administered to 325 male sexually abusive youth (average age 16) in six residential facilities in the Midwest, 55% of whom reported sexual victimization. The results indicate that the sexually victimized sexual abusers have more severe developmental antecedents (trauma, family characteristics, early exposure to pornography and personality) and recent behavioral difficulties (characteristics of sexual aggression, sexual arousal, use of pornography, and nonsexual criminal behavior) than the nonsexually victimized group. Results are contrasted with recent typological research, which found no relationship between sexual victimization and subtype membership. Treatment, research, and theoretical implications are discussed. (Contains 4 tables and 2 notes.)
ISSN:1053-8712
DOI:10.1080/10538712.2011.541010