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Factitious sexual harassment

S Feldman-Schorrig1

  • 1UCLA School of Medicine, USA. schorrig@ucla.edu

The Bulletin of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Factitious sexual harassment claims, driven by a desire for victim status, present a diagnostic challenge. Forensic clinicians must identify these false allegations to ensure objectivity in complex legal cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Legal Medicine
  • Sexual Harassment Studies

Background:

  • Sexual harassment claims can be complex, with some potentially lacking genuine basis.
  • The phenomenon of 'factitious' claims, motivated by external rewards like victim status, complicates accurate assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and describe the characteristics of factitious sexual harassment claims.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges these cases pose for forensic clinicians.
  • To emphasize the need for objective recognition of such claims.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of case presentations.
  • Clinical observation and recognition of patterns in allegations.
  • Review of diagnostic criteria for factitious disorders.

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Main Results:

  • Factitious sexual harassment is characterized by convincing allegations, often despite contradictory evidence.
  • These cases present significant diagnostic difficulties for forensic evaluators.
  • The motivation appears to be the attainment of victim status.

Conclusions:

  • Forensic clinicians require specialized skills to differentiate genuine from factitious sexual harassment.
  • Objective evaluation is crucial to maintain the integrity of sexual harassment litigation.
  • Recognizing factitious claims is essential for providing accurate forensic assessments.