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Validation of the revised Screening Scale for Pedophilic Interests (SSPI-2) in ...
Gouveia, Cláudia; Sousa, Marta; Cunha, Olga; Seto, Michael; De Castro Rodrigues, Andreia; Gonçalves, Rui AbrunhosaThe accurate assessment of pedophilic sexual interests is crucial for the treatment andmanagement of individuals who have sexually offended children. This study aimed tovalidate the Revised Screening Scale for Pedophilic Interests (SSPI-2) in a Portuguesesample of 170 men convicted of sexual offenses against children, 104 serving sentencesin the community, and 66 in prison. The findings indicated that SSPI-2 dem...
The portuguese version of victim empathy distortion scale: Adaptation and psych...
Sousa, Marta; Cunha, Olga; Gonçalves, Rui Abrunhosa; De Castro Rodrigues, AndreiaVictim empathy is a common intervention target in intervention programs designed for individuals who perpetrated child sexual abuse (CSA). Researchers have developed the Victim Empathy Distortion Scale (VES), an instrument designed to assess empathy for victims of CSA. The present study aims to adapt the VES for the Portuguese population and examine its psychometric properties. One hundred and twelve individual...
INSIGHT intervention for individuals who sexually offended against children: Pr...
Sousa, Marta; Gonçalves, Rui Abrunhosa; De Castro Rodrigues, AndreiaThis study examined the preliminary results of a 25-session individual intervention program designed for individuals who sexually offended against children (ISOCs) in Portugal, whether in prison or the community setting. A randomized controlled pilot study was conducted, where eighteen ISOCs were randomly assigned to receive the INSIGHT intervention plus treatment as usual (TAU) or only TAU. ISOCs in the treatm...
Suicide concerns among pretrial detainees: validation of the Portuguese version...
Andrade, Joana; Gomes, Hugo; Gonçalves, Rui; De Castro Rodrigues, AndreiaPurpose – Remand prisoners (RPs) are known to be in a more vulnerable situation than those already convicted. Beyond the difficulties to adapt to the prison, RP also tend to experience tough circumstances due to the uncertainty of their future. This study aims to further test the psychometric properties of the Suicide Concerns for Offenders in the Prison Environment (SCOPE-2) in a sample of RP. Design/methodolo...
Intra and extra-familial child sexual abuse: The role of psychopathy
Sousa, Marta; Cunha, Olga; Gonçalves, Rui Abrunhosa; De Castro Rodrigues, AndreiaThe present study analyses the relationship between psychopathic traits, the four facets of psychopathy (i.e., interpersonal, affective, lifestyle, and antisocial), and the type of crime committed (i.e., intrafamilial and extrafamilial child sexual abuse; and nonsexual crimes). The Self-Report Psychopathy Scale – Short Form (SRP-SF) and the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale – Short Form were completed by...
To be or not to be empathic: The role of empathy in child sexual offending
Sousa, Marta; Cunha, Olga; Gonçalves, Rui Abrunhosa; De Castro Rodrigues, AndreiaAlthough treatment providers very often use empathy training in treatment for those who sexually offend, it is essential to further investigate the predictive capacity of this construct for committing a child sexual offending. This study aimed to examine the relationship between empathy and different types of offending behavior (i.e., child sexual offending and nonsexual offending). The sample was composed of 1...
Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence and COVID-19-Related Anxiety During t...
Cunha, Olga; Caridade, Sónia; De Castro Rodrigues, Andreia; Cruz, Ana Rita; Peixoto, Maria ManuelaAbstract Purpose The restrictions imposed during lockdown by COVID-19 pandemic entailed increased risks for the perpetration of intimate partner violence (IPV). Widespread fear and uncertainty related to the virus and the policies adopted to contain it have been linked to a set of social, emotional, and economic stressors that can increase the risk of IPV. The present study aims to assess the association betwee...
The effectiveness of psychological treatment in adult male convicted for sexual...
Sousa, Marta; Andrade, Joana; De Castro Rodrigues, Andreia; Gonçalves, Rui AbrunhosaChild sexual abuse is a public health problem of global magnitude with profound and negative consequences for the victims and society. Thus, psychological intervention with individuals who sexually offended against children is crucial for reducing recidivism. Numerous reviews and meta-analyses have shown the effectiveness of psychological interventions in individuals who sexually offended, but few reviews have ...
Alfabetización en salud en contexto penitenciario: programa de educación por pares
Jólluskin, Gloria; Silva, Isabel; De Castro Rodrigues, AndreiaEl presente trabajo describe la planificación de un programa de educación para la salud en contexto penitenciario, utilizó una metodología comunitaria y de educación por pares. El programa tenía como objetivo aumentar el bien estar físico y emocional de los internos y dotarlos de estrategias para poder enfrentar los retos de la reclusión. Identificamos las necesidades de intervención a través de entrevistas a i...