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This dissertation will discuss the research question, "What is the experience of providing therapy to sex abusers?" based on the results of a qualitative case study. A literature review will establish the preceding research related to sex abuse treatment. By filling a gap in previous research, this researcher seeks to encourage sex abuse treatment providers by authenticating their experiences, to provide valuable information to educators, as well as to inform legislators, the judiciary, and the general public about sex abuse treatment. Based on nine transcribed and analyzed interviews with providers of sex abuse treatment to adult male sex abusers who abuse children, this researcher discovered five themes and fourteen patterns within the providers' experiences. This study augments awareness of the field of sex abuse treatment as articulated by practicing providers.
Advisor: | Glidewell, Reba |
Commitee: | Kostere, Kim, Martyn, Marial |
School: | Capella University |
Department: | Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences |
School Location: | United States -- Minnesota |
Source: | DAI-B 75/07(E), Dissertation Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Counseling Psychology, Experimental psychology |
Keywords: | Mental health services, Professional-patient relations, Qualitative studies, Sex abuse treatment provider, Sex abuser, Sex offender |
Publication Number: | 3614799 |
ISBN: | 978-1-303-80453-3 |