Perception vs. circumstances of the child sexual abuse event in relation to depression and post-traumatic stress symptomatology

Authors:
LEV-WIESEL Rachel, MARKUS Liora
Journal article citation:
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 22(5), 2013, pp.519-533.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA

The study examined the impact of the circumstances of childhood sexual abuse on post-traumatic stress symptoms and depression among female adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The sample consisted of 225 Israeli women divided into two groups according to the identity of the perpetrator (nonfamily perpetrator versus a family member perpetrator). A self-report questionnaire was used consisting of the following scales: demographic variables, the Traumatic Events Questionnaire, Childhood Sexual Experiences Scale, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale, and Depression Scale. The findings indicated that the identity of the offender significantly differed between groups only if intercourse had occurred. Women who experienced coerced intercourse scored significantly higher on depression and post-traumatic stress compared to those who experienced other forms of childhood sexual abuse. (Publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
child sexual abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, mental health problems, women, survivors;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
Israel
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1547-0679
ISSN print:
1053-8712

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