TY - JOUR PY - 2008// TI - Predictors of child molestation: adult attachment, cognitive distortions, and empathy JO - Journal of interpersonal violence A1 - Wood, Eric A1 - Riggs, Shelley SP - 259 EP - 275 VL - 23 IS - 2 N2 - A conceptual model derived from attachment theory was tested by examining adult attachment style, cognitive distortions, and both general and victim empathy in a sample of 61 paroled child molesters and 51 community controls. Results of logistic multiple regression showed that attachment anxiety, cognitive distortions, high general empathy but low victim empathy significantly increased the odds of child molester status. Findings supported theoretically based hypotheses, suggesting that attachment theory may be useful in the conceptualization and treatment of child molesters.

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LA - en SN - 0886-2605 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260507309344 ID - ref1 ER -