RT Article
T1 Empathy Deficits in Individuals Convicted of a Sexual Offense: A Systematic Literature Review
JF Victims & offenders
VO 19
IS 5
SP 709
OP 738
A1 Tibbels, Sarah
A2 Benbouriche, Massil 1988-
A2 Przygodzki-Lionet, Nathalie
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1897091362
AB 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.
K1 victim empathy
K1 Affective empathy
K1 Cognitive empathy
K1 general empathy
K1 Individuals convicted of a sexual offense
DO 10.1080/15564886.2022.2137614