Citation

Rowan EL, Rowan JB, Langelier P. Bull. Am. Acad. Psychiatry Law 1990; 18(1): 79-83.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2328336

Abstract

In only nine of approximately 600 cases of child molestation in New Hampshire and Vermont was the perpetrator found to be a woman. Case histories and some testing data show a history of sexual assault as a child, frequent offense in the company of a dominant male partner, and a major disinhibition as a result of severe character disorder or limited intelligence. These factors not only interfered with maternal bonding and nurturing behavior but also contributed to suspension of judgment about the appropriateness of sexual contact with children.

Language: en