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Courtenay L. Kessler; Suzanne Vrshek-Schallhorn; Susan Mineka; Richard E. Zinbarg; Michelle Craske; Emma K. Adam – Grantee Submission, 2023
Early life adversity influences the diurnal cortisol rhythm, yet the relative influence of different characteristics of adversity remains unknown. In this study, we examine how developmental timing (childhood vs. adolescence), severity (major vs. minor), and domain of early life adversity relate to diurnal cortisol rhythms in late adolescence. We…
Descriptors: Physiology, Biochemistry, Child Development, Disadvantaged
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Hanson, R. Karl; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1993
Long-term recidivism rates of 197 child molesters released from prison between 1958 and 1974 were examined. Of the total sample, 42% were reconvicted for sexual crimes, violent crimes, or both. Other factors associated with increased recidivism were never being married and previous sexual offenses. (Author/SR)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Crime, Incest, Psychological Studies
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Birgisson, Gunnar Hrafn – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1996
Assessed predicted psychological differences between denying (n=30) and admitting (n=72) male sex offenders within the framework of Eysenck's theory on the personality of criminals. The Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) and Gudjonsson's Compliance Questionnaire (CQ) were administered to consenting participants who were probationers in…
Descriptors: Adults, Crime, Crime Prevention, Group Therapy