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International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, Vol. 49, No. 3, 308-324 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0306624X04272853

A Plan Analysis of Pedophile Sexual Abusers’ Motivations for Treatment: A Qualitative Pilot Study

Martin Drapeau

McGill University, 3700 McTavish Street, Montréal, Québec, Canada, martin.drapeau{at}mcgill.ca

Annett Körner

University of Freiburg, Germany, 1825-8 de la Visitation, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Luc Granger

Département de Psychologie, Université du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Louis Brunet

Département de psychologie, Université du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888 succursale Centre-ville, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Franz Caspar

University of Freiburg, Germany, Psychologisches Institut, Abteilung Klinische und Entwicklungspsychologie, Engelbergerstr. 41, Freiburg, Germany

Many authors have suggested adapting treatment programs to the specific needs of sexual abusers. However, little research has been conducted to understand what these patients seek in therapy or what elements play a key role in keeping them in treatment. In this pilot study, fifteen (N = 15) pedophile sexual abusers from La Macaza clinic for sexual abusers were interviewed. Plan analysis was used to investigate the most prevalent components involved in staying in or leaving therapy. Results suggest that many components involved in the plans leading to doing and to avoiding treatment were similar. Differences were found in regards to the outcome of confrontations with the therapists, a tendency to isolate and overcomply, guilt related to the abuse, a need for a stable environment, and a need to be accepted. These results are discussed along with possible ways to improve the patients’ involvement in treatment.

Key Words: pedophilia • sex abusers • child molesters • sexual offenders • treatment motivation • plan analysis


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