A Retrospective Analysis of Shame, Dissociation, and Adult Victimization in Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse.

Kessler, Bonnie L.; Bieschke, Kathleen J.

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ERIC Number: EJ598734

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Publication Date: 1999

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A Retrospective Analysis of Shame, Dissociation, and Adult Victimization in Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse.

Kessler, Bonnie L.; Bieschke, Kathleen J.

Journal of Counseling Psychology, v46 n3 p335-41 Jul 1999

Examines relationship between childhood sexual abuse and victimization in adulthood using a sample of university women. Analysis shows that there is a significant association between women who were abused in childhood and adult victimization. Reports that the odds of revictimization in adulthood were greater for women who were abused in childhood than those who were not abused. (Author/JDM)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Association (Psychology), Behavioral Science Research, Chi Square, Child Abuse, College Students, Females, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Victimization, Victims of Crime

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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