The gender identity of pedophiles: what does the outcome data tell us?.
The aim of this study was to determine whether pedophiles have a different gender identity profile compared with non-sexual offenders. Participants were 87 male adult subjects, divided into three groups: (a) 27 pedophiles who abused male victims, (b) 30 pedophiles who abused female victims, and (c) 30 non-sexual offenders. The gender identity factor was measured with the Mf scale of the MMPI and the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI). Results indicated no significant inter-group differences in terms of gender identity. However, the order of the three groups regarding scores on the Bem-Masculinity and the Mf scale was as predicted. Conceptual and empirical elements related to gender identity are addressed in order to shed light on potential disturbances in the gender identity of pedophiles.
Tardif
Monique
M
Department of Sexology, Université de Québec á Montréal, Québec H3C 3P8, Canada. tardif.monique@uqam.ca
Van Gijseghem
Hubert
H
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D010378:Pedophilia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011792:Quebec; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires