Child Sexual Abuse and Psychological Impairment in Victims: Results of an Online Study Initiated by Victims

被引:10
作者
Schaefer, Gerard A. [1 ]
Mundt, Ingrid A. [1 ]
Ahlers, Christoph J. [1 ]
Bahls, Christian [2 ]
机构
[1] Inst Sexual Psychol, D-10557 Berlin, Germany
[2] MOGIS eV, Rostock, Germany
关键词
child sexual abuse; victims; perpetrators; psychosocial impairment; gender differences; victim support group; METAANALYTIC EXAMINATION; PROTECTIVE FACTORS; DISORDERS; SAMPLES; HEALTH; RISK;
D O I
10.1080/10538712.2012.671800
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Sexual abuse of children has been a topic of scientific investigation for the past few decades. Research in this area, however, is rarely initiated, conceptualized, and conducted by victims themselves. Apart from possibly having painted a one-sided picture of sexual abuse, this presumed dominance of nonvictims might also have marginalized victims in a research area central to their lives. This study was conducted by a victims interest group as an effort to meet the need to add victims' perspectives to our current understanding of this topic. The online survey focused on investigating victims' psychosocial impairment, which was found to be extensive. Results indicated that an intact social support system facilitates better health, especially when offered early on.
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页数:18
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