A comparison of child molesters and non-sex offenders on selected Rorschach variables /
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1989.
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to compare child molesters and non-sex offenders on selected Rorschach variables. The seven variables were egocentricity index, number of reflection responses, D scores, AdjD score, number of P responses, number of T responses, and WSUM6. A comparison of child molesters and non-sex offenders on other Rorschach variables was included. Subjects included in the study were 30 incarcerated child molesters and 30 incarcerated non-sex offenders. Both samples consisted of males incarcerated at the Texas Department of Corrections and were currently serving time for child molestation or burglary of a habitation. The study utilized the Rorschach Inkblot Test and a Personal Data Inventory. The data were analyzed by an analysis of variance for parametric Rorschach variables and a chi-square for nonparametric Rorschach variables and those variables that involved ratios. The results of this study indicated that child molesters do differ significantly from non-sex offenders on selected personality variables of the Rorschach. Incarcerated non-sex offenders possess a lack of self focusing or self concern while child molesters tend to display more juvenile narcissistic-like qualities while overestimating their personal worth. Both groups appear to perceive themselves as lacking the necessary coping resources to deal with daily life stressors. Non-sex offenders are more unwilling to respond in a conventional manner, are more impulsive, and lack the necessary controls to produce the appropriate response. Child molesters are not viewed as antisocial, while non-sex offenders are considered antisocial. Child molesters show more disturbance in thinking, and are more likely to distort reality to meet their needs while being perceived as being more conventional. Five of the seven hypotheses were rejected with two of these indicating greater pathology in the child molester group. Recommendations for future research are included. |
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| Item Description: | Typescript (photocopy). Vita. "Major subject: Counseling Psychology." |
| Physical Description: | viii, 104 leaves ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |