@article{ref1,
title="The process of overcoming denial in sexual offenders",
journal="Journal of sexual aggression",
year="2004",
author="Lord, Alex and Willmot, Phil",
volume="10",
number="1",
pages="51-61",
abstract="This study examined the process by which convicted sexual offenders move out of denial and the factors which influence their decision to admit. Twenty-four convicted sexual offenders were interviewed in focus groups and a further 36 convicted sexual offenders who had previously been in denial of their offences underwent a semi-structured interview which explored their reasoning for reducing defensiveness and leaving denial. The results of content analysis supported the &quot;adaptational&quot; model of denial and identified three groups of factors which appear to influence denial: motivational/insight; threats to self-esteem; and fear of negative, extrinsic consequences. An integrated theoretical model of denial is proposed and implications for future research and the development of a theory-based treatment programme for deniers are proposed.<p />",
language="en",
issn="1355-2600",
doi="10.1080/13552600410001670937",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13552600410001670937"
}