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[Sexually offensive behaviour].

Wineke J Smid1,2

  • 1De Forensische Zorgspecialisten, afd. Onderzoek, Utrecht.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|July 25, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Most sexual offenses stem from disinhibition, not sexual deviance. While sexual deviance is less common, it significantly increases the risk of repeat offenses, with its origins still largely unknown.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Sexually offensive behavior is prevalent across various forms.
  • The majority of individuals engaging in such behavior do not exhibit sexual deviance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate the roles of disinhibition and sexual deviance in sexual offenses.
  • To explore the factors contributing to the development of deviant sexual interests.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on sexual offenses.
  • Analysis of psychological factors, including disinhibition and sexual deviance.
  • Exploration of etiological theories for deviant sexual interests.

Main Results:

  • Disinhibition (situational, dispositional, or volitional) is a primary factor in many sexual offenses.
  • Sexual deviance, characterized by a specific interest in offensive behaviors, is less frequent but elevates recidivism risk.
  • The etiology of deviant sexual interests remains poorly understood.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding disinhibition is crucial for addressing a large proportion of sexual offenses.
  • Sexual deviance, though less common, warrants attention due to its link with repeated offending.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the origins of deviant sexual interests.

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