The Male Survivor

The Male Survivor
ISBN-10
0803954425
ISBN-13
9780803954427
Category
Psychology
Pages
239
Language
English
Published
1995
Publisher
SAGE
Author
Matthew Parynik Mendel

Description

This landmark study examines the largest clinical sample to date of male survivors of sexual abuse in childhood. Using data from his nationwide North American survey, the author reveals that such abuse is extensive, thus dispelling myths regarding the invulnerability of males. Mendel argues that various societal myths have led to a profound under-recognition of male childhood sexual abuse. He proposes that increased attention to, and acknowledgement of, male victimization is needed in order to reduce both the stigma and isolation of male survivors and the incidence of abuse. The author also suggests modifications to conceptual frameworks related to the long-term impact of childhood sexual abuse to apply specifically to male

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