Sexual fantasy is proposed to be an important factor in sexual offending. However, the
existing research on this topic suggests that its role is multifaceted and interrelated with …

Although deviant sexual fantasizing has been found to be an etiological factor for sexual
offending, not all deviant sexual fantasies increase risk equally. The aim of the present …

Although paraphilic interests represent significant risk factors for recidivism among sexual
offenders, little is known about the magnitude of concordance between paraphilic interests …

Forensic Psychology, 2nd Edition provides students with an in-depth and insightful
introduction to the clinical practice of forensic psychology, the assessment and treatment of …

Past research has revealed a relationship between sexual offending and psychopathy.
Notably, offenders who sexually assault a minor as well as an adult (mixed offenders) score …

Purpose Personality dysfunctions and psychopathy are central in most theories of crime.
However, different offense types are likely driven by different motivational factors. Therefore …

The present study examined associations between psychopathic traits and deviant sexual
interests across gender in a large community sample (N= 429, 24% men). Correlation …

In two studies, we explored the relations between psychopathic traits and sexual fantasy
content. In Study 1, we rated content themes in the fantasy narratives of 195 men and …

This study introduces the concept of joint fantasizing into narrative criminology. Joint
fantasizing is presented as a conceptual and methodological innovation because it allows …

The impact of sexual fantasies in future risk and treatment response among sexual offenders
has long been known. However, as we develop objective self-report measures of sexual …