The Process of Change in the Sexual Attitudes of Sexual Offenders in Korea

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Purpose This study aimed to explore the process of change in the sexual views and attitudes of sexual
offenders, in light of their experiences.
Methods Data were collected from six sexual offenders who were accused of sexual offenses. All collected
data by in-depth and direct observation were analyzed by Corbin and Strauss’ Ground theory methodology.
Results Participants were sexually aroused as a result of their distorted knowledge of sex. They were stimulated
by easy access to sex and surrendered to it. Their intervening conditions were legal regulation, voice of
conscience and social support. Participants were responding to the problem through strategies. These strategies
were: reflecting self, distracting one’s attention, and building a stable relationship with a woman. They
resulted in stigma of being a sexual offender, alteration in sexual views, confidence and futility. The core variable
revealing the essence of the sexual offenders’ experiences was reconstructing sound sex values.
Conclusion The results of the study can provide school nurses and sex educators with useful knowledge
grounded in actual sexual offense cases, not only to refine the interventions for sexual offenders but also
to prevent future sexual offenses.

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