Individual, Family and Peer Characteristics of Adolescent Sex Offenders and Assaultive Offenders.

Blaske, David M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ399529

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Publication Date: 1989

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Individual, Family and Peer Characteristics of Adolescent Sex Offenders and Assaultive Offenders.

Blaske, David M.; And Others

Developmental Psychology, v25 n5 p846-55 Sep 1989

This study of 60 male adolescents showed that assaultive offenders' family relations evidenced rigidity and low cohesion and peer relations evidenced aggression. Sex offenders and their mothers reported neurotic symptoms. Peer relations of sex offenders showed low levels of emotional bonding. (RJC)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Family Relationship, Individual Characteristics, Males, Peer Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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