TY - JOUR
T1 - The role of deviant sexual arousal in juvenile sexual offending
T2 - Etiology, Evaluation, and Treatment
AU - Hunter, John A.
AU - Becker, Judith V.
PY - 1994/3
Y1 - 1994/3
N2 - This article reviews the construct of deviant sexual arousal and its application to understanding juvenile sexual offending. In contrast to the relatively extensive investigation of deviant sexual interests in adult sex offenders, the juvenile offender literature is just beginning to emerge. Studies are reviewed relevant to the etiology of deviant sexual arousal in juveniles, its measurement, and attempts to alter such patterns through the application of cognitive-behavioral methodologies. The authors urge caution in comparing the etiology and clinical manifestation of deviant sexual behavior in juveniles and adults, and suggest that juvenile sex offenders represent a heterogeneous population with diverse evaluative and treatment needs.
AB - This article reviews the construct of deviant sexual arousal and its application to understanding juvenile sexual offending. In contrast to the relatively extensive investigation of deviant sexual interests in adult sex offenders, the juvenile offender literature is just beginning to emerge. Studies are reviewed relevant to the etiology of deviant sexual arousal in juveniles, its measurement, and attempts to alter such patterns through the application of cognitive-behavioral methodologies. The authors urge caution in comparing the etiology and clinical manifestation of deviant sexual behavior in juveniles and adults, and suggest that juvenile sex offenders represent a heterogeneous population with diverse evaluative and treatment needs.
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U2 - 10.1177/0093854894021001009
DO - 10.1177/0093854894021001009
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84965489135
SN - 0093-8548
VL - 21
SP - 132
EP - 149
JO - Criminal Justice and Behavior
JF - Criminal Justice and Behavior
IS - 1
ER -