Empathy Deficits in Individuals Convicted of a Sexual Offense: A Systematic Literature Review

There is much debate over whether or not individuals convicted of a sexual offense (ICSOs) display empathy deficits, and more specifically what type of deficits. This systematic review aims to identify the empathy deficits exhibited by this population in comparison to offending and non-offending pop...

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Authors: Tibbels, Sarah (Author) ; Benbouriche, Massil 1988- (Author) ; Przygodzki-Lionet, Nathalie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Victims & offenders
Year: 2024, Volume: 19, Issue: 5, Pages: 709–738
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
victim empathy
Affective empathy
Cognitive empathy
general empathy
Individuals convicted of a sexual offense
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Summary:There is much debate over whether or not individuals convicted of a sexual offense (ICSOs) display empathy deficits, and more specifically what type of deficits. This systematic review aims to identify the empathy deficits exhibited by this population in comparison to offending and non-offending populations. Thirty-four studies were included. Results were inconsistent concerning general, cognitive and affective empathy. However, ICSOs tend to display deficits toward victims of sexual violence, especially their own. Whilst empathy deficits may be a risk factor, the presence of empathy may act as a protective factor. Nonetheless, further robust and systematic research is needed.
ISSN:1556-4991
DOI:10.1080/15564886.2022.2137614