The Incidence of Depressive Symptomatology in Juvenile Sex Offenders with a History of Abuse.

Becker, Judith V.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ437701

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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The Incidence of Depressive Symptomatology in Juvenile Sex Offenders with a History of Abuse.

Becker, Judith V.; And Others

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v15 n4 p531-36 1991

Depressive symptomatology was assessed in 246 male juvenile sex offenders. Scores on the Beck Depression Inventory indicated 42 percent showed appreciable depressive symptomatology. A history of sexual or physical abuse was related to high Beck scores. Racial differences were not statistically significant. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Criminals, Delinquency, Depression (Psychology), Incidence, Males, Psychological Characteristics, Racial Differences, Sexual Abuse, Victims of Crime

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Beck Depression Inventory

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