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Keep Faith in Yourself! A Pilot Study on the Relevance of Specific Self-Efficacy for Modifying Sexual Interest in Children Among Men With a Risk to Sexually Abuse Children

Author Peer Briken Author Safiye Tozdan

Abstract

Among 26 pedophilic/hebephilic men, we investigated (1) the relationship between “specific self-efficacy for modifying a sexual interest in children” (SSIC) and actual sexual interest in children and (2) whether changes in SSIC are associated with changes in sexual interest in children. Results showed that the more clients believe they are able to influence their sexual interest in children, the less strong they perceive their sexual interest in children to be. Furthermore, an increase in SSIC is associated with a decrease in sexual interest in children. We suggest avoiding generalized statements about the immutability of sexual interest in children.

Keywords

Pedophilia Hebephilia Self-Efficacy Specific Self-Efficacy for Modifying Sexual Interest in Children SSIC Specific Self-Efficacy Sexual Interest in Children Sexual Preference Change Perceived Sexual Interest Cognitive-Behavioral Approach Psychotherapy Outcomes Behavioral Change Sexual Interest Variability Therapeutic Intervention Psychological Assessment Client Beliefs Sexual Interest Modification Mental Health Treatment Evidence-Based Therapy
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Volume 44
Issue 6
Pages 591-604
DOI 10.1080/0092623X.2018.1437488
ISSN 1521-0715
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