The psychometric properties of the penile tumescence assessment of child molesters

摘要: The presence of sexual arousal to children or a preference for are commonly hypothesized as being related child molesting. Sexual and do not appear be accurately assessed by traditional assessment methods such the clinical interview personality testing projective (Earls, 1992). Penile tumescence measurement is an increasingly utilized method assessing in molesters. published literature concerning psychometric properties this technology used with molesters critically reviewed. Basic questions hypothesis, criterion problem, lack procedural standardization, kind test penile measures exemplifies, potentially problematic inferences involved examined. There evidence test-retest internal consistency reliabilities certain procedures. While there significant number studies providing that these techniques can distinguish abusers from nonoffenders, many plagued methodological problems. Suggestions future research given.