Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment最新文献

The Role of Coping Strategies, Impulsivity and Hypersexuality on the Fear of Offending Among Minor Attracted Persons (MAPs). 应对策略、冲动和性欲亢进对未成年异性恋者犯罪恐惧的影响。

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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-07 DOI: 10.1177/10790632261415814

Etienne Garant, Jean Proulx

{"title":"The Role of Coping Strategies, Impulsivity and Hypersexuality on the Fear of Offending Among Minor Attracted Persons (MAPs).","authors":"Etienne Garant, Jean Proulx","doi":"10.1177/10790632261415814","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10790632261415814","url":null,"abstract":"Despite generally low rates of sexual offenses among Minor attracted persons (MAPs) and their high desire not to engage in such acts, concerns about the possibility of offending remain significant for some individuals within this population. Consequently, how MAPs deal with this fear is an important question that needs to be addressed. In this study, 299 male MAPs were recruited online to examine how the reliance on different coping strategies impacts their fear of engaging in sexual behaviors with minors. In study 1, binary logistic regression analyses revealed that waiting for the fear to pass on its own, substance use, and masturbation to sexual fantasies involving children are associated with the fear of offending. Impulsivity also played a role in heightening the fear of offending. In study 2, latent class analysis of the intensity of sexual fantasies identified three groups. In each of these three groups, the association between hypersexuality and participants' fear of engaging in sexual behaviors with minors was analyzed. Results indicated that MAPs with the highest intensity and diversity of sexual fantasies were the most susceptible to not only fear of engaging in sexual behaviors with minors but also, to rely on inappropriate coping strategies. These findings highlight the necessity of understanding sexual attraction toward minors within a broader context of polymorphic sexual interests.","PeriodicalId":21828,"journal":{"name":"Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment","volume":" ","pages":"420-446"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13083823/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145918289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Predictive Ability of the Sexual Child Molestation Risk Assessment (SChiMRA+). 儿童性猥亵风险评估（SChiMRA+）的预测能力。

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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-12 DOI: 10.1177/10790632261415813

Allison McMahan, Timothy J Luke, Gerhard Andersson, Christoffer Rahm, Malin Joleby

{"title":"Predictive Ability of the Sexual Child Molestation Risk Assessment (SChiMRA+).","authors":"Allison McMahan, Timothy J Luke, Gerhard Andersson, Christoffer Rahm, Malin Joleby","doi":"10.1177/10790632261415813","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10790632261415813","url":null,"abstract":"In the field of child sexual abuse prevention, there is a need for risk assessment tools that are time-sensitive and can predict an individual's risk of acting on sexual urges, whether this is watching child sexual abuse material (CSAM), interacting socially with a child for sexual purposes, or committing sexual abuse. We evaluated the predictive ability of the Sexual Child Molestation Risk Assessment (SChiMRA+), a self-report scale that assesses current motivation to act on sexual urges toward children (Part A) and captures past-week sexual behaviors toward children (Part B). Longitudinal data from two clinical trials aiming to reduce sexual behaviors toward children were analyzed; Priotab (testosterone-lowering medication; n = 52 men with pedophilic disorder; pseudonymized) and Prevent It (internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy; n = 160 active CSAM users; anonymous). A ROC analysis identified an optimal cutoff of 4.5 on Part A for indicating a clinically significant heightened risk for sexually abusive acts (same week: specificity 63.7%, sensitivity 83.7%, AUC = .802; next week: specificity 53.1%, sensitivity 83.0%, AUC = .727). These results indicate that SChiMRA+ part A can be used to identify increased risk for future offending behavior as well as probable ongoing CSAM use among self-identified help-seekers.","PeriodicalId":21828,"journal":{"name":"Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment","volume":" ","pages":"447-473"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13083816/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145960218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Risk Tools Predict Recidivism for Men With Low Intellectual Ability and a History of Sexual Offending. 风险工具预测低智力和性侵犯史男性的再犯。

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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-02 DOI: 10.1177/10790632261429124

R Karl Hanson, Kelly M Babchishin, Kelsey May, Benjamin Reid, Robin J Wilson

{"title":"Risk Tools Predict Recidivism for Men With Low Intellectual Ability and a History of Sexual Offending.","authors":"R Karl Hanson, Kelly M Babchishin, Kelsey May, Benjamin Reid, Robin J Wilson","doi":"10.1177/10790632261429124","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10790632261429124","url":null,"abstract":"Standardized risk assessments are essential to evidence-based responses to criminal behaviour, including sexual offending. Since the 1990s, many actuarial and structured risk assessment instruments have been developed that are now routinely used in sentencing, treatment, and post-release risk management. The majority of these scales, however, were developed using undifferentiated groups, raising questions about their utility within meaningful subgroups, such as persons with low intellectual ability. This study presents meta-analytic findings of the predictive accuracy (discrimination) of risk tools for crime and violence when used with men with low intellectual ability and a history of sexual offending. We also examined age as a recidivism risk predictor. Database searches identified 15 distinct samples (N = 923). Age, as a single variable, showed moderate to large effects for sexual, violent, and general (any) recidivism. Overall, the predictive accuracies of the instruments were moderate and similar to those observed for other samples. Amongst the measures investigated, a measure specifically for persons with low intellectual ability (ARMIDILO-S; Boer et al., 2013) demonstrated the highest predictive accuracy. Larger effects were found when recidivism was measured by staff reports than by official records (e.g., charges, convictions). Our findings support the use of existing risk tools with men with low intellectual ability. Researchers should privilege staff reports over official records of recidivism for studies concerned with sexual recidivism.","PeriodicalId":21828,"journal":{"name":"Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment","volume":" ","pages":"386-419"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13083825/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147345325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Child Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church in Poland From 1950 to 2021. Methodology and Results. 1950年至2021年波兰天主教会的儿童性虐待。方法和结果。

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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-15 DOI: 10.1177/10790632251377703

Wojciech Sadlon, Sławomir Nowotny

{"title":"Child Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church in Poland From 1950 to 2021. Methodology and Results.","authors":"Wojciech Sadlon, Sławomir Nowotny","doi":"10.1177/10790632251377703","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10790632251377703","url":null,"abstract":"The report presents study on child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church in Poland from 1950 to 2021, using data collected in three comprehensive queries conducted between 2014 and 2021. The analysis is based on notifications reported to dioceses and male religious congregations, processed by the Institute for Catholic Church Statistics. The study categorizes cases based on the credibility of allegations and tracks the evolution of data collection methodologies, moving from handwritten questionnaires to more detailed online surveys. The research explores variables such as victim demographics (age, gender, and Church affiliation), perpetrator profiles, forms and circumstances of abuse, and reporting patterns. Over the analyzed period, 1,193 minors were identified as victims in notifications, with 1,018 credible allegations. Boys constituted 56% of victims, with an average age of abuse rising from 11 to nearly 15 years. Of 838 accused clergy, 394 were credibly implicated, primarily priests. Most offenders harmed a single victim, though 20% had multiple victims. Findings indicate a significant increase in abuse cases from the 1970s to the 1980s. Despite the detailed data, the study emphasizes limitations, including the inability to fully ascertain the prevalence of abuse due to underreporting and varied motivations for disclosure. The results highlight the need for continuous monitoring to comprehensively understand and address this issue. This research contributes to broader efforts to enhance transparency, accountability, and preventive measures within the Church.","PeriodicalId":21828,"journal":{"name":"Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment","volume":" ","pages":"379-385"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145065506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Offending Trajectories of Men With Adult-Onset Sexual Offending Histories. 成年后有性侵犯史的男性的犯罪轨迹。

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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-28 DOI: 10.1177/10790632261429126

Brandon A Burgess, Skye Stephens, Evan McCuish, Michael C Seto

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Sexual Recidivism Norms by CPORT Score: Developing Absolute and Relative Rate Estimates. CPORT评分的性累犯标准：发展绝对和相对比率估计。

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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2026-04-28 DOI: 10.1177/10790632261446632

Seung C Lee, Kelly M Babchishin, Angela W Eke, Michael C Seto

{"title":"Sexual Recidivism Norms by CPORT Score: Developing Absolute and Relative Rate Estimates.","authors":"Seung C Lee, Kelly M Babchishin, Angela W Eke, Michael C Seto","doi":"10.1177/10790632261446632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10790632261446632","url":null,"abstract":"The present study provides normative data for the Child Pornography Offender Risk Tool (CPORT) by aggregating individual-level data from six routine samples (N = 956) across Canada, Europe, and the United Kingdom. All cases were men adjudicated for child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM) offenses. Meta-analyses revealed stable predictive accuracy for the CPORT across studies (AUCs = .728 and .713, respectively, for any sexual recidivism and for CSAEM-specific recidivism). Estimated recidivism rates increased with CPORT scores, ranging from 3% to 41% for any sexual reoffending and from 2% to 32% for CSAEM-specific reoffending. Risk ratios indicated that individuals with a CPORT score of 5 reoffended at approximately five times the rate of those with the median score (CPORT = 2), with even higher rates observed among those scoring 6. Percentile norms were also derived, with a median CPORT score of 2 corresponding to the 64th percentile in terms of risk for sexual recidivism. These CPORT norms can help facilitate improved risk communication and align practice with the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model.","PeriodicalId":21828,"journal":{"name":"Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment","volume":" ","pages":"10790632261446632"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147780639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Lived Experiences of Men Who Engage in Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. 参与网络儿童性剥削和性虐待的男性的生活经验：解释性现象学分析。

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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2026-04-24 DOI: 10.1177/10790632261446953

Grace Stewart Née Nock, Louise Dixon, Nichola Tyler

{"title":"The Lived Experiences of Men Who Engage in Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.","authors":"Grace Stewart Née Nock, Louise Dixon, Nichola Tyler","doi":"10.1177/10790632261446953","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10790632261446953","url":null,"abstract":"Online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA) is a complex and multifaceted form of offending that continues to increase in prevalence. Our understanding of OCSEA is challenged by evolving technologies, low rates of detection, and limited understanding of the aetiological pathways to engaging in this behaviour. The current study aimed to deepen our understanding of the aetiology of OCSEA through qualitatively exploring the lived experiences of nine men referred to New Zealand community treatment providers for OCSEA behaviours. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, men's life stories were examined across the lifespan, including childhood, pre-offending, offending, and post-offending timeframes. Five superordinate themes were developed. These described the impact of the men's developmental environment on their understanding of healthy relationships; the desire for connection and feelings of not belonging; difficulties in coping with negative emotions; escalation of both legal and illegal sexual behaviours; and factors associated with ceasing offending. The application of findings to the prevention of OCSEA are considered and directions for future research are discussed.","PeriodicalId":21828,"journal":{"name":"Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment","volume":" ","pages":"10790632261446953"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147780773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Parental Substance Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation in Pakistan's Urban Slums: Mediating Role of Caregiver Neglect. 巴基斯坦城市贫民窟的父母药物滥用和儿童性剥削：照顾者忽视的中介作用。

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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2026-04-13 DOI: 10.1177/10790632261442949

Tauqeer Abdullah

{"title":"Parental Substance Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation in Pakistan's Urban Slums: Mediating Role of Caregiver Neglect.","authors":"Tauqeer Abdullah","doi":"10.1177/10790632261442949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10790632261442949","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the associations between paternal substance abuse (PSA), child sexual exploitation (CSE), and child emotional dysregulation (CED), with caregiver neglect (CN) as a mediator and child gender included as a control variable. Guided by Ecological Systems Theory, Attachment Theory, and Trauma Theory, the research was conducted in urban slums of Lahore, Pakistan. Data were collected from 738 male and female children aged 10-18 years who were directly exposed to paternal substance abuse. Structural equation modelling (SEM) indicated that PSA was significantly associated with both CSE and CED and was strongly linked to CN. CN significantly predicted both forms of child vulnerability and mediated the relationships between PSA and these outcomes. Additionally, when gender was statistically controlled, only negligible changes were observed in the magnitude of the relationships, while all paths remained significant and consistent in direction, indicating the robustness of the model. These findings highlight the need for integrated interventions addressing paternal substance abuse, parenting support, and child protection systems, particularly in high-risk urban slum communities.","PeriodicalId":21828,"journal":{"name":"Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment","volume":" ","pages":"10790632261442949"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147676067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Examining the Effect of Message Framing and Demographic Traits on Public Support for a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program. 调查信息框架和人口特征对公众支持儿童性虐待预防计划的影响。

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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2026-04-10 DOI: 10.1177/10790632261438691

Myles Davidson, Skye Stephens, Ainslie Heasman, Cory Gerritsen, Ian V McPhail

{"title":"Examining the Effect of Message Framing and Demographic Traits on Public Support for a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program.","authors":"Myles Davidson, Skye Stephens, Ainslie Heasman, Cory Gerritsen, Ian V McPhail","doi":"10.1177/10790632261438691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10790632261438691","url":null,"abstract":"Child sexual abuse perpetration prevention programs have been implemented in several Global North countries. There is limited research on how to best advertise these programs to attract eligible participants while ensuring public support for such programs, as well as participant characteristics that impact receptiveness to this advertising. The present study explored the effect of advertisement message framing and personal characteristics on support for a hypothetical perpetration prevention program. A partially representative sample of Canadian adults (N = 1,487; 50.3% female) completed an online survey and were randomized to one of three mock advertisements that varied in message framing (risk reduction, wellbeing enhancement, or a combination of both). Participants rated how much they supported the program and provided data about demographic characteristics, personality traits, and their attitudes and beliefs. There were high levels of support for the program, though the messaging frame had no effect on this outcome. Several characteristics including personality traits, political orientation, stigmatizing attitudes, and perceptions of crime control effectiveness were associated with program support. The findings suggest that perpetration prevention programs can advertise their services in a way that emphasizes risk reduction and/or wellbeing without risking public support, and there may be opportunity to increase program support by considering key characteristics of target audiences.","PeriodicalId":21828,"journal":{"name":"Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment","volume":" ","pages":"10790632261438691"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147646627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Arousal Management Techniques, Effectiveness and Therapeutic Applications in Sexual Offending Treatment: A Review. 性侵犯治疗中的唤醒管理技术、有效性及治疗应用综述。

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Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-17 DOI: 10.1177/10790632261417666

Sarah M Beggs Christofferson, Breanne Ealam

{"title":"Arousal Management Techniques, Effectiveness and Therapeutic Applications in Sexual Offending Treatment: A Review.","authors":"Sarah M Beggs Christofferson, Breanne Ealam","doi":"10.1177/10790632261417666","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10790632261417666","url":null,"abstract":"Techniques aimed at modifying or managing paraphilic sexual interests have been a mainstay of many sexual offending treatment programs internationally for a number of decades, based largely on behavioral traditions. However, research interest and innovation with regard to these techniques has notably stagnated over time. The current narrative review aimed to explore arousal management techniques used in contemporary rehabilitative practice, to consider current evidence regarding the effectiveness of such methods, as well as to overview available guidance regarding the suitability of therapeutic applications of the techniques with different populations of those who have been apprehended for perpetrating sexual offenses. Overall conclusions support the inclusion of some form of arousal modification and management targets in programs for selected individuals, largely based on recent meta-analytic findings regarding the effectiveness of relevant techniques in reducing paraphilic interest, as well as their empirical association with reduced sexual reoffending. The need for fresh research in this area is also highlighted.","PeriodicalId":21828,"journal":{"name":"Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment","volume":" ","pages":"313-336"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12916853/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145990698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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