Journal article
Incest Offenders' Perceptions of Their Motives to Sexually Offend Within Their Past and Current Life Context
Journal of interpersonal violence, Vol.16(5), pp.459-475
05/2001
DOI: 10.1177/088626001016005005
Abstract
This study explored incest offenders' motives for engaging in a sexual offense. Connections that offenders drew between their motives and past and current life contexts are also examined. A series of qualitative interviews with eight Caucasian male incest offenders currently receiving treatment was used to gather their perceptions of motives. A perceived need for sexual gratification, seeking an outlet from present dissatisfaction, an expression of anger, and the inappropriate display of affection or love were the primary motives described. Early life context of offenders was characterized by physical and emotional abuse and a perception of rejection by one or both parents. Conflict in the marital relationship was the most frequently reported difficulty in their current life related to motives to offend. Offenders drew more connections between motives and life context at the time of the offense than they did to past life context. Implications for treatment are discussed.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Incest Offenders' Perceptions of Their Motives to Sexually Offend Within Their Past and Current Life Context
- Creators
- CAROLYN COPPS Hartley - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of interpersonal violence, Vol.16(5), pp.459-475
- DOI
- 10.1177/088626001016005005
- ISSN
- 0886-2605
- eISSN
- 1552-6518
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/2001
- Academic Unit
- School of Social Work; Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9984283572602771
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