Understanding perceptions of social relationships with children among pedohebephilic individuals : a two-part study

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dc.contributor.advisor Stephens, Skye
dc.creator Elchuk, Desiree Lynn
dc.date.accessioned 2023-09-05T17:42:27Z
dc.date.available 2023-09-05T17:42:27Z
dc.date.issued 2023-08-28
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/31825
dc.description 1 online resource (98 pages) : charts
dc.description Includes abstract and appendix.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (pages 78-91).
dc.description.abstract The current thesis comprises two studies examining social relationships with children among pedohebephilic individuals. Study one quantitatively examined mediators (i.e., internalized stigma, loneliness, sexual fantasies) of the association between social relationships with children, suicide, and a history sexual offending. Study two qualitatively explored reasons pedohebephilic individuals seek social relationships with children, and how these social relationships are conceptualized. Study one results did not demonstrate either partial or full mediation. Despite this, the length of social relationships with children was associated with a history of sexual offending. Results from qualitative study two noted four themes that highlighted concerns of dynamic changes, emotional congruence with children, challenges and risk of relationships with children, and the role of social networks. Findings suggest emotional congruence with children, social isolation from adults, and one’s social network are likely to be contributing factors for pedohebephilic individuals developing social connections with children. en_CA
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dc.language.iso en en_CA
dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcsh Pedophilia -- Social aspects
dc.subject.lcsh Child molesters -- Social networks
dc.subject.lcsh Child molesters -- Psychology
dc.subject.lcsh Stigma (Social psychology)
dc.subject.lcsh Psychosexual disorders
dc.title Understanding perceptions of social relationships with children among pedohebephilic individuals : a two-part study en_CA
dc.type Text en_CA
thesis.degree.name Master of Science in Applied Psychology
thesis.degree.level Masters
thesis.degree.discipline Psychology
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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