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Ameliorating the Effects of Child Sexual Abuse: An Exploratory Study of Support by Parents and Others

NCJ Number
109568
Journal
Journal of Interpersonal Violence Volume: 2 Issue: 4 Dated: (December 1987) Pages: 403-414
Author(s)
G E Wyatt; M R Mickey
Date Published
1987
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This study, a form of log linear analyses on data from 61 women 18 to 36 years of age in Los Angeles County, Calif., examines the support of nonabusing parents and others as it affects subsequent adjustment to childhood victimization and women's attitudes toward men.
Abstract
Findings indicated that as a result of child sexual abuse, negative attitudes toward men tended not to be related to the severity of the experience(s) if nonabusing parents and others supported victims upon the disclosure of the incident(s). The importance of support to the disclosure process is discussed in helping victims to regain control of their lives and in lessening the lasting effects of child sexual abuse. 1 table and 28 references. (Author abstract modified)