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Rape: a sexual deviation.

A N Groth, A W Burgess

    The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
    |July 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Rape is viewed as both a sexual deviation and offense, stemming from non-sexual needs and developmental crises in offenders. This act creates a situational crisis for victims, highlighting the complex psychological underpinnings of sexual assault.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Psychology
    • Clinical Criminology
    • Victimology

    Background:

    • Rape is commonly understood as a sexual offense.
    • Clinical observations suggest rape may also represent a sexual deviation.
    • Understanding the psychological motivations behind sexual offenses is crucial for effective intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the concept of rape as both a sexual deviation and a sexual offense.
    • To examine the underlying psychological needs driving the act of rape.
    • To analyze the impact of offenders' developmental crises on victims' situational crises.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical work with sexual offenders.
    • Analysis of case studies involving victims of rape.

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  • Theoretical integration of psychological and criminological perspectives.

    • Main Results:

    • Clinical data supports viewing rape as a sexual deviation, not solely a sexual offense.
    • Rape appears to be a manifestation of unmet, non-sexual needs and developmental issues in offenders.
    • The offender's crisis precipitates a distinct situational crisis for the victim.

    Conclusions:

    • Rape is a complex phenomenon with roots in offenders' psychological development and unmet needs.
    • Viewing rape through the lens of deviation and offense offers a more comprehensive understanding.
    • Interventions should address both the offender's developmental issues and the victim's immediate crisis.