The Characteristics of Online Sex Offenders: A Meta-Analysis

Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment - Tập 23 Số 1 - Trang 92-123 - 2011
Kelly M. Babchishin1, R. Karl Hanson2, Chantal A. Hermann1
1Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, , Public Safety Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2Public Safety Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Tóm tắt

There is much debate as to whether online offenders are a distinct group of sex offenders or if they are simply typical sex offenders using a new technology. A meta-analysis was conducted to examine the extent to which online and offline offenders differ on demographic and psychological variables. Online offenders were more likely to be Caucasian and were slightly younger than offline offenders. In terms of psychological variables, online offenders had greater victim empathy, greater sexual deviancy, and lower impression management than offline offenders. Both online and offline offenders reported greater rates of childhood physical and sexual abuse than the general population. Additionally, online offenders were more likely to be Caucasian, younger, single, and unemployed compared with the general population. Many of the observed differences can be explained by assuming that online offenders, compared with offline offenders, have greater self-control and more psychological barriers to acting on their deviant interests.

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