| The life histories and psychological profiles of 59 incestuous stepfathers. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 3427237 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Incest is both more common and more severe in stepparent families. The reasons for this have been unclear. In this comparison of 59 incestuous stepfathers, 70 incestuous biological fathers, and 158 offenders against unrelated children, there were few substantial differences in psychological characteristics between fathers and stepfathers, but their life histories and marital histories differed significantly. Stepfathers were significantly more likely to have prior convictions for sexual offenses, to have been sexually abused as a child, and to have juvenile criminal records. Stepfathers were more likely to have histories of previous marital failure. There was great heterogeneity of psychological characteristics. Increased prevalence in incest in stepfamilies is probably related to interactions between stepfathers' psychopathology, problems inherent in stepfamilies, and the availability of a potential victim. |
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Authors:
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W D Erickson; N H Walbek; R K Seely |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Bulletin of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Volume: 15 ISSN: 0091-634X ISO Abbreviation: Bull Am Acad Psychiatry Law Publication Date: 1987 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-03-11 Completed Date: 1988-03-11 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503424 Medline TA: Bull Am Acad Psychiatry Law Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 349-57 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychiatry, St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center, MN 55101. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Child Child Abuse, Sexual / psychology* Crime Divorce Family Fathers / psychology* Humans Incest* Male |
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