A qualitative analysis of nonoffending partners’ experiences and perceptions following a psychoeducational group intervention

Cahalane, Hilary; Duff, Simon

Abstract

The present research is a qualitative study analysing therapeutic letters written by the nonoffending partners of men who have perpetrated child sexual abuse, after completion of a psychoeducational group intervention. It sought to identify themes relating to their experiences post-intervention. Findings indicated that the intervention contributed to women having increased insight into sexual offending, and feeling more confident and empowered. In addition, they displayed an awareness of risk issues, and an intention to play a role in helping to manage their partner’s future risk. Implications for research and clinical practice are discussed.

Citation

Cahalane, H., & Duff, S. (in press). A qualitative analysis of nonoffending partners’ experiences and perceptions following a psychoeducational group intervention. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 24(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2017.1384264

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 21, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Oct 12, 2017
• Deposit Date: Feb 8, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 13, 2018
• Journal: Journal of Sexual Aggression
• Print ISSN: 1355-2600
• Electronic ISSN: 1742-6545
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 24
• Issue: 1
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2017.1384264
• Keywords: Child sexual abuse, nonoffending partners, qualitative research, psychoeducational intervention
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/887584
• Publisher URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13552600.2017.1384264
• Additional Information: This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Sexual Aggression on 12/10/2017, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/13552600.2017.1384264.