Research and analysis
The Development of a Scale for General Paraphilia
This research describes the development and validation of a rating scale of general paraphilia for men convicted of sexual offences.
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This research report aimed to develop and validate a scale of general paraphilia to be used with men convicted of sexual offences. The initial scale was developed from examination of the wider literature, and was refined via factor analytical techniques and other validation methods. The final scale had good predictive validity and has the potential to aid future programme evaluations by ensuring groups can be matched on markers of general paraphilia.
Published 7 May 2021