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An assessment tool for investigating paedophile sexual interest using viewing time: an application of single case methodology
Author(s) -
Glasgow David V.,
Osborne Andrew,
Croxen Justine
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
british journal of learning disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.633
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1468-3156
pISSN - 1354-4187
DOI - 10.1046/j.1468-3156.2003.00180.x
Subject(s) - psychology , learning disability , applied psychology , developmental psychology
Summary The present paper describes the development and piloting of a computer‐based single case methodology for the assessment of paedophile sexual interest in people with learning disabilities. Clinical, methodological and ethical issues with respect to the assessment of sexual interest are raised. Data from a series of assesments is presented graphically and the implications of the findings are discussed.