Psychological and sexual functioning among outpatient sexual offenders against children: A Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) cluster analytic study

摘要: Multivariate clustering procedures were used to identify homogeneous subgroups of outpatient sex offenders against children (n=110)on the basis Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Results indicated a five-subgroup solution. Two within-normal-limits and two clinically elevated profile replicated subtypes found in previous cluster analytic studies child offenders. The fifth subgroup appeared similar MMPI pattern elevation previously identified subtype rapists. Discriminant analyses showed that differed along dimensions cognitive disturbance sexual functioning. Furthermore, levels psychopathology corresponded with pathology. are discussed reference theories aggression.