ERIC Number: EJ635061
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Establishing Criteria for Sexual Consent Capacity.
Kennedy, Carrie Hill; Niederbuhl, John
American Journal on Mental Retardation, v106 n6 p503-10 Nov 2001
Psychologists (N=305) completed a questionnaire concerning criteria for sexual consent capacity by individuals with mental retardation. Factor analysis identified five factors of which basic sexual knowledge, knowledge of the consequences of sexual behavior, and abilities related to self-protection were most critical for sexual consent capacity. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Factor Analysis, Knowledge Level, Mental Retardation, Personal Autonomy, Psychologists, Safety, Sexuality
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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