Childhood Experiences of Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse. Issue 3 (17th August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thomas, Sandra P.; Phillips, Kenneth; Carlson, Kelly; Shieh, Elizabeth; Kirkwood, Elizabeth; Cabage, Linda; Worley, Julie
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 49:Issue 3(2013:Jul.)
• Page Start: 187
• Page End: 201
• Publication Date: 2012-08-17
• Subjects: Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2012.00349.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p> <bold>PURPOSE: </bold> This study explored the childhood experiences of perpetrators of child sexual abuse.</p> <p> <bold>DESIGN AND METHODS: </bold> A blend of narrative inquiry and phenomenology was employed. Interviews were conducted with 23 community‐dwelling perpetrators (21 males, 2 females). The education of participants ranged from GED to PhD.</p> <p> <bold>FINDINGS: </bold> There were four types of narratives: There Was No Love; Love Left; Love Was Conflated With Sex; and a Pretty Good Childhood. Chronic sorrow for a painful childhood was evident in most participants.</p> <p> <bold>PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: </bold> Cognitive‐behavioral treatment may not be optimal for all perpetrators because it is not designed to facilitate recovery from early trauma and loss.</p> </abstract>