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- Title
An Exploratory Study of Child Molesters' Relationship Patterns Using the Core Conflictual Relationship Theme Method.
- Authors
Drapeau, Martin; De Roten, Yves; Körner, Annett C.
- Abstract
This study examined the relationship patterns of N = 20 child molesters (CM) using the Core Conflictual Relationship Theme (CCRT) method. The relationship patterns of the CMs were compared with those of a control group of N = 20 subjects from an outpatient counseling service. Results showed that CMs had significantly less wish to be controlled, hurt, and not responsible than the control group. No significant difference was found between both groups for the CCRT response of other component (RO). For the response of self(RS) component, results indicated that CMs reported more relationship episodes in which they felt respected and accepted and selfcontrolled and self-confident. The authors suggest that these interactions could be indicators of the CMs 'attempts to attribute blame to others and present themselves as victims. It is also suggested that CMs may have core issues involving autonomy and control.
- Subjects
CHILD molesters; SEX offenders; COUNSELING; PEDOPHILIA; INTERPERSONAL relations
- Publication
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2004, Vol 19, Issue 2, p264
- ISSN
0886-2605
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0886260503260248