Citation

Burke DM. J. Interpers. Violence 2001; 16(3): 222-233.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

Empathy development is believed to be an important element in adolescent sex offender treatment. Adolescence is a time of considerable self-absorption among adolescent boys. This study investigates levels of empathy among adolescent offenders in comparison with their nonoffending counterparts. Participants were 23 male sex offenders and 23 male nonoffenders between the ages of 13 and 18. Participants were administered Davis's Interpersonal Reactivity Index as a measure of empathy. The sex offender group scored significantly lower in empathy on the overall score. There was some variation on the individual subscales. Implications for research and practice are discussed. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2001. Copyright © 2001 by SAGE Publications)

Early Adolescence
Late Adolescence
Male Offender
Male Violence
Sexual Assault Offender
Offender Empathy
Juvenile Offender
Juvenile Violence
Juvenile Male
Offender Nonoffender Comparison
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