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Estimating Age: College Males Versus Convicted Male Child Sex Offenders

NCJ Number
245201
Journal
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse Volume: 22 Issue: 8 Dated: 2013 Pages: 968-986
Author(s)
Robert Marsh; Sergio Romero; Steven Patrick
Date Published
2013
Length
19 pages
Annotation
This study compares male college students and convicted male child sex offenders on their ability to estimate the age of females.
Abstract
Two samples, male college students and convicted male child sex offenders, are compared on their abilities to accurately estimate the age group of a series of photographs of a sole female ranging in age from 11 to 29. Both samples tend to overestimate the age group of the subject photos, and no significant difference was found between college students and convicted child sex offenders in their ability to estimate the age of females. Both groups are compared demographically, and only limited differences were found. The implications are discussed in regard to theory and prevention of child sexual abuse. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.