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What Is So Special About Male Adolescent Sexual Offending? A Review and Test of Explanations Through Meta-Analysis [PDF]
This study tested special and general explanations of male adolescent sexual offending by conducting a meta-analysis of 59 independent studies comparing male adolescent sex offenders with male adolescent non-sex offenders on theoretically derived variables reflecting general delinquency risk factors, childhood abuse, exposure to violence, family problems, interpersonal problems, sexuality, psychopathology, and cognitive abilities.
The Causes of Rape: Understanding Individual Differences in Male Propensity for Sexual Aggression | APA
Examines why some men are prone to rape, offers probable causes for this inclination, and provides a comprehensive review of scientific studies of coercive sex.
