A Comparison of Self-Reported Emotional and Trauma-Related Concerns Among Sexually Abused Children With and Without Sexual Behavior Problems

Allen, Brian; Thorn, Brian L.; Gully, Kevin J.

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“…Current estimates indicate that approximately one in four girls and one in six boys are sexually abused before age 18 (American Psychological Association, 2014; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005). Consequences of CSA in youth may include changes to biological stress response systems (e.g., alterations in hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-axis functioning; Keeshin, Strawn, Out, Granger, & Putnam, 2014; Muller, Errington, Szabo, Pitts, & Jacklin, 2014); cognitive functioning and learning ability (Jones, Trudinger, & Crawford, 2004); behavior problems, including aggression (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2008; Hornor, 2010); and sexual behavior problems (Allen, Thorn, & Gully, 2015). Additionally, psychiatric disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dissociative disorders, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorders (Ruggiero, McLeer, & Dixon, 2000), along with interpersonal problems and revictimization (Finkelhor, Ormrod, & Turner, 2007) are commonly reported.…”

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A Short Form of the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children

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The purpose of the current study was to develop a short form (SF) of the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC). The TSCC-SF) maintained 29 items, from the original 54 items, in a sample (N = 215) of sexually abused children who were seeking treatment at a child advocacy center. Exploratory factor analysis refined the original measure, and confirmatory factor analysis provided evidence for best fit for a six-factor, 29-item model. The TSCC-SF evidenced good internal reliability and showed convergent validity with child ratings of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms obtained from the University of California at Los Angeles PTSD Reaction Index. The TSCC-SF has promise as a shorter assessment measure with sexually abused children in numerous settings, including child advocacy centers and pediatric clinics, where efficient screening and assessment are essential for providing the best standard of care.

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A Short Form of the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children

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“…No potentially relevant articles were identified by reviewing the references of these articles. Reasons for exclusion were as follows: internal or external validity of the CSBI is not reported (Allen, Thorn, & Gully, 2015;Baker et al, 2008;Cale & Lussier, 2016;Cohen & Mannarino, 1998;Forbes, Duffy, Mok, & Lemvig, 2003;Friedrich et al, 1991;Friedrich, Jaworski, Huxsahl, & Bengtson, 1997;Friedrich et al, 2000;Kenny & Wurtele, 2013;Larsson & Svedin, 2001;Larsson et al, 2000;Mannarino & Cohen, 1996;Merrick, Litrownik, Everson, & Cox, 2008;Schoentjes et al, 1999;Silovsky & Niec, 2002;St Amand et al, 2008;Thigpen, 2009), age of included sample >12 years (Friedrich, Lysne, Sim, & Shamos, 2004), and the article reported only on a selection of CSBI items (Friedrich et al, 2003).…”

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The Diagnostic Utility of the Child Sexual Behavior Inventory for Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review

Vrolijk-Bosschaart

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Langendam

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Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

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Children with alleged child sexual abuse (CSA) need to be assessed systematically. The use of validated instruments during the assessment, like the Child Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI), could add diagnostic value. We aim to assess the diagnostic utility of the CSBI to differentiate between sexually abused and non-abused children. We conducted a systematic review. We searched the electronic databases MEDLINE and PsychInfo for studies comparing CSBI scores in sexually abused children and non-abused children (2-12 years old). Two independent reviewers extracted data and assessed the methodological quality. We included 7 (out of 1048) articles. The CSBI total scores were significantly higher in CSA-victims compared with non-abused children (in case-control settings). However, in children with suspected CSA, the results were ambiguous. One study reported significant differences. Another study reported weak diagnostic ability for the CSBI-3 in children with suspected CSA (a sensitivity and specificity of 0.50, with a positive predictive value of 0.28, and a negative predictive value of 0.72). Research on the diagnostic utility of the CSBI for suspected CSA is limited and shows disappointing results. Until more research is done, the CSBI should not be used on its own to differentiate between sexually abused and non-abused children.

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“…Certaines études concluent que les enfants plus vieux (Szanto et coll., 2012) sont plus susceptibles d'avoir des CSP alors que d'autres concluent que ce sont les plus jeunes (Bonner, Walker et Berliner, 1999;Chromy, 2003). De même, certaines études concluent que les filles (Carpentier et coll., 2006;Tarren-Sweeney, 2008) sont plus susceptibles d'avoir des CSP, alors que d'autres concluent que ce sont plutôt les garçons (Allen, Thorn et Gully, 2015;Szanto et coll., 2012).…”

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Profil Psychosocial Des Enfants Présentant Des Comportements Sexuels Problématiques Dans Les Services Québécois De Protection De L’enfance

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En protection de l’enfance, les enfants ayant des comportements sexuels problématiques (CSP) suscitent parfois des malaises chez les intervenants et provoquent de l’inquiétude en raison des torts qu’ils peuvent causer. Prenant appui sur un modèle explicatif adapté par Boisvert et ses collaborateurs, la présente étude visait à cerner les facteurs qui distinguent les enfants présentant des CSP des autres enfants pris en charge en protection de l’enfance. Des analyses secondaires ont été réalisées à partir des données de l’Étude d’incidence québécoise de 2008 sur les situations évaluées en protection de la jeunesse. L’échantillon comprenait 1020 enfants de 2 à 12 ans ayant fait l’objet d’un signalement retenu et fondé. Les enfants avec CSP (n = 72) ont été comparés aux enfants sans CSP (n = 948) sur un ensemble de variables personnelles et familiales au moyen d’analyses univariées, puis multivariées. Le modèle final de régression logistique révèle que les enfants avec CSP sont plus susceptibles de manifester une variété de problèmes de fonctionnement, d’avoir fait l’objet d’un signalement fondé pour agression sexuelle et d’avoir un père ou une mère qui a vécu un placement dans l’enfance. À l’inverse, ils sont moins susceptibles d’avoir fait l’objet d’un signalement fondé pour mauvais traitements psychologiques. La discussion traite de l’incidence des résultats pour l’intervention en contexte de protection.In addition to sometimes making child protective service workers ill at ease, sexual behaviour problems (SBPs) in children are a source of concern due to the harm these behaviours can potentially cause. Based on an explanatory model adapted from Boisvert et al., this study set out to identify the factors differentiating children with SBPs from other children cared for by child protective services. Secondary analyses were conducted with data obtained from the Quebec Incidence Study on situations investigated by child protective services in 2008 (Étude d’incidence québécoise sur les situations évaluées en protection de la jeunesse en 2008). The sample consisted of 1,020 children aged 2 to 12 with a substantiated report to child protective services. Children with SBPs (n = 72) were compared to children without SBPs (n = 948) based on several personal and familial variables using univariate, then multivariate analyses. The final logistic regression model indicates that children with SBPs are more likely to show a variety of adjustment problems, be reported for substantiated sexual abuse, and have a parent who underwent a placement episode in childhood. Conversely, they are less likely to be reported for substantiated psychological maltreatment. The discussion covers the implications of the findings for intervention in a protective services context

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A Comparison of Self-Reported Emotional and Trauma-Related Concerns Among Sexually Abused Children With and Without Sexual Behavior Problems

Cited by 21 publications

References 16 publications

A Short Form of the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children

A Short Form of the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children

The Diagnostic Utility of the Child Sexual Behavior Inventory for Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review

Profil Psychosocial Des Enfants Présentant Des Comportements Sexuels Problématiques Dans Les Services Québécois De Protection De L’enfance

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