Journal Published Online: 01 July 1993
Volume 38, Issue 4

An Anthropometric Study of Pedophiles and Rapists

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Anthropometric measurements were obtained on pedophiles (n = 23) and rapists (n = 13) who were in a forensic treatment facility. Hand grip strength was measured with a Jamar hand dynamometer. Ten separate body measurements were taken including height and weight. As an indicator of body fat, triceps skinfold thickness was obtained with calipers on the non-dominant arm. The findings provided mild support for the hypothesis that the rapists in the sample would be stronger, more muscular, and have less body fat than the pedophiles.

Author Information

Taylor, D
Physician, Tampa, FL
Myers, WC
University of Florida, Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL
Robbins, L
University of Florida, Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL
Barnard, GW
University of Florida, Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL
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Stock #: JFS13471J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13471J