The environment of intrafamilial offenders – A systematic review of dynamics in incestuous families

The aim of this study was to identify family characteristics and dynamics relevant the initiation maintenance intrafamilial child sexual abuse. An understanding essential affected families could help prevent such crimes. In order provide an overview current state research, a literature review based on PRISMA criteria conducted. For research in databases PsycInfo PSYNDEX, predetermined search terms were used. Fifteen articles from 1991 2020 identified. The studies examined perpetrator-victim relationships, role mother, relationship between parents which abuse took place. Relevant core incestuous are dysfunctional, violent, conflictual relationships parents, children. However, these factors often not specific Only six published after 2000 Little evidence for each individual construct found, so effects should be overestimated. Further is necessary.