Psychosexual, attitudinal, and developmental characteristics of juvenile female sexual perpetrators in a residential treatment setting

Hunter, John; Lexier, Lenard J.; Goodwin, Dennis W.; Browne, P.; Dennis, Christine

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“…Studies have shown high rates of alcohol use among identified perpetrators of sexual offenses. 9,12,15,25 A possible explanation for this association is alcohol's disinhibiting effect, which fosters sexual aggression. 24 Only a few studies cite other substance use in the histories of sexual offenders.…”

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“…Similarly, there is little information about perpetration of sexual violence by adolescent females, either in terms of associated risk factors or actual incidence. [15][16][17] Self-report of sexual aggression has been recommended as the best approach for estimating rates of adolescent sexual perpetration. 6 In this study, we compare a nonclinical population of male and female adolescents who report a history of forcing someone into a sexual act with adolescents who have never forced someone into a sexual act.…”

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Adolescent Sexual Aggression: Risk and Protective Factors

1997

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ABSTRACT. Objective. Little research addresses the correlates of sexual aggression in nonclinical populations of adolescents. The purpose of this study was to identify risk and protective factors associated with sexual violence among male and female adolescents.Methods. We analyzed data on 71 594 students in the 9th and 12th grades responding to the 1992 Minnesota Student Survey, an anonymous, self-report survey examining an array of risk environments, health-compromising behaviors, and protective factors. The responses of students reporting a history of forcing someone into a sexual act were compared with those who reported that they had never forced someone into a sexual act. Separate analyses were conducted for males and females.Results. A history of sexual violence perpetration was reported by 4.8% of male and 1.3% of female adolescents. Using a logistic regression model, sexual aggression was associated with experiencing intrafamilial or extrafamilial sexual abuse, witnessing family violence, frequent use of illegal drugs, anabolic steroid use, daily alcohol use, gang membership, high levels of suicide risk behavior, and excessive time spent "hanging out." Emotional health and connectedness with friends and adults in the community were protective factors for male adolescents against sexually aggressive behavior, and academic achievement was a protective factor for female adolescents.Conclusions. A history of forcing someone into a sexual act was associated with several risk and protective factors. Efforts to prevent adolescent sexual violence should target individuals at increased risk. Through their psychosocial assessment of young people, health care professionals can play a role in identifying, counseling, and making appropriate referrals for adolescents at risk for sexually aggressive behavior. Pediatrics 1997;100(6). URL: http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/full/100/6/e7; adolescence, sexual aggression, violence, risk factors, protective factors.

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Adolescent Sexual Aggression: Risk and Protective Factors

1997

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“…For example, Flak, Beech, and Fisher (2007) suggest that fantasies are important in the development of deviant preferences and interests and enhanced arousal. Some studies have suggested that community men and women who perpetrate sexual aggression often experience a higher frequency of deviant sexual thoughts than non-aggressors (e.g., Bartels & Gannon, 2011;Hunter, Lexier, Goodwin, Browne, & Dennis, 1993;Tardif, Auclair, Jacob, & Carpentier, 2005;Williams, Cooper, Howell, Yuille, & Paulhus, 2009). However, the lack of an operational definition of "deviant fantasy" makes it difficult to assess such fantasies with a valid measure.…”

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Sexual victimisation, sexual cognitions, desire and excitation/inhibition in community Spanish male and female sexual aggressors

Moyano

Sierra

2015

Journal of Sexual Aggression

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“…She found that their families are characterized by moderate to severe dysfunctioning (Mathews, Hunter, & Vuz, 1997;Tardif et al, 2005) with many (>25%) shifts of caregivers (Roe-Sepowitz & Krysik, 2008) and inconsistent parenting (82%) (Hickey, McCrory, Farmer, & Vizard, 2008). Reported sexual victimization varies: from 26% (Roe-Sepowitz & Krysik, 2008), to 50% (Fehrenbach & Monastersky, Group sexual offending by juvenile females 5 1988) to 100% (Bumby & Bumby, 1997;Hunter et al,1993). Physical abuse and neglect as reported in these studies ranges from 12% (Roe-Sepowitz & Krysik, 2008) to 91% (Hickey et al, 2008).…”

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“…Some studies reported predominantly male victims (Hunter et al, 1993;Mathews et al, 1997) while others reported mainly female victims (Hendriks & Bijleveld, 2006;Vandiver & Teske Jr, 2006). Most studies reported victims aged on average 11-12 years, and victims and offender were generally known to each other (Frey, 2010).…”

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Group Sexual Offending by Juvenile Females

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Weerman

Bijleveld

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Sex Abuse

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This study examined all group sexaul offending cases in the Netherlands between 1995 and 2009 (N=26) in which at least one juvenile female offender (N=35) had been adjudicated. Information from court files showed that the majority of juvenile female group sexual offenders have (inter)personal problems and (sexual) abuse experiences. The aims of the offender groups in committing the offense could be categorized in three themes: harassing the victim, sexual gratification, and taking revenge.The reasons why juvenile female offenders participated in a group could be categorized into group dynamics versus instrumental reasons.The findings are contrasted with findings on juvenile male group sexual offenders. Implications of the findings for research and treatment are discussed.

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Psychosexual, attitudinal, and developmental characteristics of juvenile female sexual perpetrators in a residential treatment setting

Cited by 66 publications

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Adolescent Sexual Aggression: Risk and Protective Factors

Adolescent Sexual Aggression: Risk and Protective Factors

Sexual victimisation, sexual cognitions, desire and excitation/inhibition in community Spanish male and female sexual aggressors

Group Sexual Offending by Juvenile Females

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