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Case Reports
. 1981 May;42(5):197-202.

Family pathology and father-daughter incest: restricted psychopathy

L A Wells
  • PMID: 7217024
Case Reports

Family pathology and father-daughter incest: restricted psychopathy

L A Wells. J Clin Psychiatry. 1981 May.

Abstract

Father-daughter incest can be found in dysfunctional families of many types. The concept of restricted psychopathy is discussed and examples of this concept in relation ot incest behavior are given. Three cases of father-daughter incest are presented. Ramifications of the concept of restricted psychopathy as it applies to father-daughter incest are discussed.

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