RESUMO
This article presents the demographic characteristics of a sample of Taiwanese sex offenders, examines the rate of sexual recidivism in Taiwan, and describes which factors distinguish recidivists from non-recidivists. This article assesses the recidivism rate of a sample of 503 male sex offenders incarcerated from 1999 to 2004. The sample is divided into two groups: non-recidivists (88.7%) and recidivists (11.3%). The variables are categorized into demographic characteristics, criminal history, interpersonal relationships, and offending behaviors. Multivariate logistic regression analysis suggests that recidivism is significantly related to male victims, poor interactions with employers, verbal control (i.e., threats to or verbal control of victims), weapon control (threatening or controlling victims with weapons), and familiarity with victims. Furthermore, this article will establish a database for demographic characteristics and associated risk factors related to recidivism in incarcerated sex offenders in Taiwan. These data will be useful for preventing future sex crimes.
Assuntos
Delitos Sexuais/psicologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Alcoolismo/psicologia , Escolaridade , Humanos , Relações Interpessoais , Entrevistas como Assunto , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prisioneiros/legislação & jurisprudência , Prisioneiros/psicologia , Fatores de Risco , Prevenção Secundária , Delitos Sexuais/legislação & jurisprudência , Delitos Sexuais/prevenção & controle , Taiwan , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The dopaminergic and glutamate systems have been implicated in cognitive function. We tested the associations between the dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) and N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor 2B subunit (GRIN2B) gene variants and intelligence quotient (IQ). Subjects with the DRD2 A1/A1 genotype had a significantly higher mean performance IQ than A2/A2 carriers, while no significant differences in IQ scores were determined for the three GRIN2B genotype groups. These results suggest that genetic variants of the DRD2 gene may play a role in cognitive function. Considering the major role played by the dopaminergic system in general cognitive function, genetic variants of the dopamine receptors and those involved in metabolism and modulation of reuptake should be tested to improve gene-based prediction of general cognitive function.
