Abstract
The aim of this review is to examine the literature related to the assessment and treatment of sex offenders' distorted schemas. Where appropriate, the review draws upon current insights from the field of social cognition to aid in the critical evaluation of the findings. First, the review considers the various different methodologies for assessing distorted schemas, discussing their strengths and limitations. Second, the review examines the work related to the treatment of sex offenders' schemas. Suggestions for future research, and the implications for clinical practice, are highlighted in the article.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 54-66 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Trauma, Violence, and Abuse |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- distorted cognitions
- indirect measures
- schema therapy
- schemas
- sex offenders
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Applied Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
