Adult Attachment and Longterm Effects in Survivors of Incest.

Alexander, Pamela C.; Anderson, Catherine L.; Brand, Bethany; Schaeffer, Cindy M.; Grelling, Barbara Z.; Kretz, Lisa

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ERIC Number: EJ559530

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Adult Attachment and Longterm Effects in Survivors of Incest.

Alexander, Pamela C.; Anderson, Catherine L.; Brand, Bethany; Schaeffer, Cindy M.; Grelling, Barbara Z.; Kretz, Lisa

Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, v22 n1 p45-61 Jan 1998

Ninety-two adult female incest survivors were interviewed and completed measures of current functioning. Hierarchical regression analyses suggested that adult attachment behavior was significantly associated with personality structure, depression, and distress; and abuse severity was associated with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and depression. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Attachment Behavior, Child Abuse, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Development, Emotional Disturbances, Females, Incest, Personality Traits, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual Abuse, Stress Variables, Victims of Crime

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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