2016
DOI: 10.1177/0306624x15590834
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Posttraumatic Growth in Sex Offenders

Abstract: In recent qualitative studies, posttraumatic growth has been highlighted as a possible sign of change in how offenders relate to their basic existential needs. In this article, we present results of a pilot study with a mixed-method design on posttraumatic growth and psychological stress in a sample of sexual offenders ( n = 30) in ongoing therapy. We performed univariate analyses and subsequent hierarchical analyses, and the results affirmed our hypothesis that posttraumatic growth is negatively associated wi… Show more

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“…The study found that maintaining a viable identity, being in denial, and wanting to change led deniers to admit guilt (Blagden, Winder, Thorne, & Gregson, 2011). An explanation for accepting responsibility and engaging in therapy is that it could be indicative of post-traumatic growth and that offenders have chosen to desist from their crimes (Vanhooren, Leijssen, & Dezutter, 2017). Of course, it is important to remember that some deniers are telling the truth when they say either that "it did not happen" and/or that "whatever happened, it will never happen again.…”
Section: Denial After Conviction Of a Sexual Offensementioning
confidence: 99%
“…The study found that maintaining a viable identity, being in denial, and wanting to change led deniers to admit guilt (Blagden, Winder, Thorne, & Gregson, 2011). An explanation for accepting responsibility and engaging in therapy is that it could be indicative of post-traumatic growth and that offenders have chosen to desist from their crimes (Vanhooren, Leijssen, & Dezutter, 2017). Of course, it is important to remember that some deniers are telling the truth when they say either that "it did not happen" and/or that "whatever happened, it will never happen again.…”
Section: Denial After Conviction Of a Sexual Offensementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Elles montrent que des mécanismes complexes entrent en jeu durant ces phases, marquées par des perturbations dans la vie quotidienne, la perte de repères et une grande ambivalence (voir Healy, 2012 ;King, 2014). Cette phase peut même constituer un facteur de risque de victimisation pour les personnes incarcérées (Stevens, 2012 ;van Ginneken, 2016 ;Vanhooren, Leijssen et Dezutter, 2017). Ainsi, pour les justiciables, retourner à ses anciennes habitudes peut paraître moins difficile que de se désister (Halsey et al, 2017 ;Healy, 2012 ;King, 2014).…”
Section: L'assistance Formelle Dans Les Phases Initiales Du Désistementunclassified
“…(Healy, 2012, p. 388) L'assistance formelle au carrefour des changements cognitifs et identitaires Éventuellement, la plupart des désisteurs en devenir se retrouvent entre deux mondes : ils ne se perçoivent pas comme des citoyens ni comme des contrevenants (F. -Dufour et Brassard, 2014). L'aide formelle gagnerait donc à mettre l'accent sur la (re)construction des scripts narratifs afin de faciliter cette transition d'un monde à l'autre (Blagden et al, 2016 ;F.-Dufour et Brassard, 2014 ;Halsey et al, 2017 ;Harris, 2014 ;Panuccio et al, 2012 ;Radcliffe et Hunter, 2016 ;Ricciardelli, 2018 ;Stevens, 2012 ;van Ginneken, 2016 ;Vanhooren et al, 2017) :…”
Section: La Mise En Scène Du Changementunclassified
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“…Recent qualitative studies reported explicit signs of posttraumatic growth among offenders and prisoners (Elisha, Idisis, & Ronel, 2013;Guse & Hudson, 2014;Mapham & Hefferon, 2012;van Ginneken, 2016;Vanhooren, Leijssen, & Dezutter, 2017b). Posttraumatic growth in this population is particularly triggered by the distress experienced during incarceration and by the awareness of the consequences of the crime (Ferrito, Vetere, Adshead, & Moore, 2012;van Ginneken, 2016;Vanhooren et al, 2017b).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%