Understanding Sex Offenders: An Introductory Curriculum
Section 5: Etiological and Explanatory Theories
Examples of Single Factor Theories
Biological
Behavioral
Sociocultural
Attachment/Intimacy
Examples of Multiple Factor Theories
Integrated Theory
Confluence Model
Relapse Prevention
Self–Regulation Model
Pathways Model
Integrated Theory
Biological influences
Developmental influences
Environmental influences
Cultural influences
Individual vulnerabilities
Situational factors
Confluence Model
Motivators
Disinhibitors
Opportunities
Sexually promiscuous pathway
Hostile masculinity pathway
Relapse Prevention
Self–Regulation Model
Avoidant–Passive
Avoidant–Active
Approach–Automatic
Approach–Explicit
Pathways Model
Multiple dysfunctional mechanisms pathway
Deviant sexual scripts pathway
Intimacy deficits pathway
Emotional dysregulation pathway
Antisocial cognitions pathway