Social information-processing deficits in adolescent sex offenders

The present study explored the differences between adolescent sexual offenders and adolescent non-offenders in relation to negative social information processing, anger, anxiety, and history of abuse. Participants included 52 males aged 13-18 years old, consisting of 26 adolescent sexual offenders and 26 adolescent non-offenders. In addition to self-report measures, demographic and clinical information was obtained from the participants Teachers and/or Treatment Providers, and their Parent or Legal Guardian. Overall, the hypotheses in the current study were not supported.