Child Molestation

Paper Summary:

The paper states that over the past few years there has been a marked increase in the number of children victimized by child molesters. The paper adds that the advent and popularity of the internet has spawned a new breed of molesters that are preying upon children. The paper then discusses and examines the type of individuals that molest children and focuses on several studies and observations that have been made concerning the nature of these individuals.

Outline:
Introduction
Child Molesters and Heterosocial competence
Child Molesters that are Socially Skilled
Child Molesters Perceptions Of Early Interpersonal Relationships
Female Child Molesters
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Overall it is apparent that child molesters do not necessarily fit into one category and the reasons for the behaviors can vary greatly. However, there are some characteristics that seem to be consistent with many child molesters. In many cases they are preoccupied with being accepted, they tend to live double lives and more often then not they were sexually abused as children. One of the most disturbing findings of this research is the fact that molesters could be anyone and in many cases it is not someone that would be suspected of committing any crime against a child."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Denov, M. S. (2003). The Myth of Innocence: Sexual Scripts and the Recognition of Child Sexual Abuse by Female Perpetrators. The Journal of Sex Research, 40(3), 303+.
• Dreznick, M. T. (2003). Heterosocial Competence of Rapists and Child Molesters: A Meta-Analysis. The Journal of Sex Research, 40(2), 170+.
• Emmers-Sommer, T. M., Allen, M., Bourhis, J., Sahlstein, E., Laskowski, K., Falato, W. L., et al. (2004). A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship between Social Skills and Sexual Offenders. Communication Reports, 17(1), 1+.
• Green, R. (2002). Is Pedophilia a Mental Disorder?. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31(6), 467+.
• Mccormack, J., Hudson, S. M., & Ward, T. (2002). Sexual Offenders' Perceptions of Their Early Interpersonal Relationships: An Attachment Perspective. The Journal of Sex Research, 39(2), 85+.

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