Social Reactions to Sexual Assault Disclosure: A Qualitative Study of Informal Support Dyads

被引:39
作者
Lorenz, Katherine [1 ]
Ullman, Sarah E. [2 ]
Kirkner, Anne [2 ]
Mandala, Rupashree [3 ]
Vasquez, Amanda L. [2 ]
Sigurvinsdottir, Rannveig [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Illinois, Dept Criminol Law & Justice, Chicago, IL USA
[2] Univ Illinois, Criminol Law & Justice, Chicago, IL USA
[3] Univ Illinois, 1007 West Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607 USA
关键词
sexual assault; disclosure; qualitative dyad research; RAPE VICTIMS; IMPACT; SURVIVORS; OUTCOMES; FRIENDS; OTHERS; PARENTIFICATION; EXPERIENCES; DISTRESS; TELL;
D O I
10.1177/1077801217732428
中图分类号
C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ;
摘要
This interview study examined 45 informal support dyads where sexual assault was disclosed. Analysis showed social reactions and appraisals of reactions varied by relationship type (family, friend, significant other). Themes identified were role reversal or parentification of supporters, reactions of anger and aggression toward perpetrators, supporters using their own trauma experiences to respond to survivors, and reactions of betrayal. Results revealed the potential for identifying relational patterns and dynamics occurring in social reactions through dyadic analysis not otherwise captured by a survivor-only perspective. This approach helps understand and address distinct relationship contexts to improve supporters' reactions to sexual assault disclosure.
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页码:1497 / 1520
页数:24
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