Sexual Deviation: Paraphilias

McAnulty, Richard D.; Dillon, Joel; Adams, Henry E.

doi:10.1007/0-306-47377-1_26

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“…In the last decade, however, there has been an increased examination of online sexual offending ( Seto, 2013 ) with a primary focus on sexual harassment (see Henry & Powell, 2018 ) and online offenses against children (see Beech et al, 2008 for a review) in line with advances in technology. However, there has been little focus on other non-contact sexual offenses such as voyeurism ( Mann et al, 2008 ; McAnulty et al, 2001 ).…”

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A Descriptive Model of Voyeuristic Behavior

Lister

Gannon

2023

Sex Abuse

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Over the last 50 years, there has been a plethora of research exploring sexual offending with a recent focus on online offending. However, little research has focused on voyeurism despite convictions and media awareness growing rapidly. Currently, there is sparse theoretical or empirical literature to guide research and practice for individuals engaging in voyeuristic behaviors. As such, 17 incarcerated men with a conviction of voyeurism in the UK were interviewed on the cognitive, affective, behavioral, and contextual factors leading up to and surrounding their offense(s). Grounded theory analyses were used to develop a temporal model from background factors to post-offense factors; the Descriptive Model of Voyeuristic Behavior (DMV). The model highlights vulnerability factors for men engaging in voyeuristic behaviors in this sample. Following this, the same 17 men were plotted through the model and three key pathways were identified: Sexual Gratification, Maladaptive Connection Seeking, and Access to Inappropriate Person(s). The characteristics of each pathway are discussed, and treatment implications considered.

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