Impact of Child Sexual Abuse: A Review of the Research
- ISBN-10
- 0662166574
- ISBN-13
- 9780662166573
- Category
- Child sexual abuse
- Pages
- 26
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1986
- Publisher
- Ottawa, Ont. : National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
- Authors
- National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, David Finkelhor, Angela Browne
Description
This article reviews studies that have tried to confirm empirically the effects of child sexual abuse cited in the clinical literature. In regard to initial effects empirical studies have indicated reactions of fear, anxiety, depression, anger and hostility, aggression and sexually inappropriate behaviour. Frequently reported long-term effects include depression and self-destructive behaviour, anxiety, feelings of isolation and stigma, poor self-esteem, difficulty in trusting others, a tendency toward revictimization, substance abuse and sexual maladjustment. The controversy over the impact of child sexual abuse is discussed and recommendations for future research efforts are suggested.
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