Childhood Sexual Abuse, Dissociation, and Adult Self-Destructive Behavior

Rodriguez-Srednicki, Ofelia

doi:10.1300/j070v10n03_05

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“…Children with early exposure have higher rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and behavioral problems (Polusny & Follette, 1995). In addition, they are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, have an eating disorder, or attempt suicide (Castillo Mezzich et al, 1997;Kendler et al, 2000;Polusny & Follette, 1995;Rodriguez-Srednicki, 2002). Problematic substance use and early onset of drinking are also associated with early childhood trauma (Douglas et al, 2010;Dube et al, 2006;Epstein et al, 1998;Grayson & Nolen-Hoeksema, 2005;Lo and Cheng, 2007;Polusny & Follette, 1995;Shin et al, 2009;Simpson & Miller, 2002).…”

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Coping Expectancies, Not Enhancement Expectancies, Mediate Trauma Experience Effects on Problem Alcohol Use: A Prospective Study From Early Childhood to Adolescence

Jester

Steinberg

Heitzeg

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J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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ABSTRACT. Objective:The relationship between experiencing trauma and increased alcohol consumption has been well established. Exposure to childhood trauma has been linked to both early onset of drinking and problematic substance use. However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear. The results of early work suggested that drinking to relieve negative affect (i.e., drinking to cope) was driving this connection. However, the findings of more recent work suggest that drinking might be used to enhance positive affect as a way of addressing the aftereffects of early trauma. The current study looked at these two drinking expectancies as indirect pathways between the experience in early childhood of living in a home with parental violence and peak alcohol use in emerging adulthood. Method: Participants were 1,064 children and their parents involved in a longitudinal community study of children at high risk for the development of alcoholism and a community contrast group of those at lower risk. Baseline assessment was at age 3-5 years, self-reports of internalizing behavior and drinking expectancies were obtained at age 12-14, and drinking measures were assessed at age 18-20. Results: Results indicated that coping expectancy was a mediator of the relationship between early childhood trauma and later peak alcohol use, whereas enhancement expectancy was not. Conclusions: Children living in homes with parental violence were more likely to develop ineffective coping strategies, such as using alcohol to decrease negative affect. These results support the self-medication theory. They also demonstrate the long-term effects of early life experience on drinking behavior in early adulthood. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs, 76, 781-789, 2015)

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Coping Expectancies, Not Enhancement Expectancies, Mediate Trauma Experience Effects on Problem Alcohol Use: A Prospective Study From Early Childhood to Adolescence

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Steinberg

Heitzeg

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J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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“…Of those who exposed a history of abuse, more females (64.7%) than males (37.9%) reported using substances to cope with the trauma. Speci ic associations between the outcome measures and substance use variables were found for youths in both sexes [43]. Childhood physical abuse was related with alcohol use and, social and psychiatric problems [43,44].…”

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“…Speci ic associations between the outcome measures and substance use variables were found for youths in both sexes [43]. Childhood physical abuse was related with alcohol use and, social and psychiatric problems [43,44]. The study results reported that there is a signi icant relationship between severity of childhood abuse and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for alcohol using male patients who admit treatment [45] as well as high percentage of substance abuse with PTSD and childhood physical and/or sexual abuse in female [46].…”

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Predictive Psychological Factors of Problematic Alcohol use in University Students

Demi̇rbaş¹

2017

J Addict Ther Res

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SUMMARYThe objective of this study is to determine prevalence of alcohol-substance use among university students, and to investigate the correlation between the childhood abuse, suicide probability and anger expression styles in students who have drinking problems. A survey was carried out among randomly selected students from the Faculty of Education in Baskent University in Turkey. Study sample consists of 399 university students. Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Trait Anger and Anger Expressions Scales (T-Anger-Anger EX), and Suicide Probability Scale (SPS) were used. The CAGE questionnaire was applied to identify the problems of alcohol use. Probable presence of an alcohol use disorder is indicated by a score of 1+, whereas a score of 2+ was taken as the cut-off point for assessing presence of clinically signifi cant alcohol use problems. Data were analyzed using with t test and multiple binary logistic regression. Of the whole sample 36.9% reported that they had ever tried drinking alcohol. The overall prevalence of alcohol use problems according to CAGE 1+ was 14.4% and CAGE 2+ was 7.3%. Sexual abuse and Anger-In were predictors of CAGE 1+, suicide probability was predictor of CAGE2+. Childhood trauma experiences especially, sexual abuse, suicide probability, trait anger, the anger expressed inside and outside were main factors to identify alcohol use problems. Professionals and parents must pay attention to childhood traumatic experiences, suicide and anger expression styles in youths with alcohol use problems.

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“…Notably, sexual abuse has the highest causal rate of PTSD of any trauma (Olafson 2011). While the nature, length and severity of sexual abuse will differ from child to child (Rodriguez-srednicki 2002), and children and adolescents respond differently to sexual abuse, the detrimental effects of any kind of sexual abuse can be longlasting and pervasive. Choi et al (2015) found that CSA was significantly associated with depression and PTSD in later life, mediated by maladaptive coping strategies.…”

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An expressive art group intervention for sexually abused adolescent females

Visser

Plessis

2015

Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health

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Objective: South Africa has a high prevalence of sexual abuse of children and adolescents.Among the numerous adverse consequences of sexual abuse is the difficulty survivors may experience in developing a positive self-esteem and maintaining positive relationships. In a low resource setting, an expressive art group intervention tailored for female adolescents who have been sexually abused was implemented and its value explored.Method: Six adolescents met for ten weekly sessions which included expressive art activities, followed by reflective group discussions. The value of the intervention was explored using a qualitative research design with limited quantitative data. Results:The participants reported that the group intervention relieved their sense of isolation and contributed to their ability to express emotions and develop self-awareness. Participants reported more positive self-esteem and improved interpersonal closeness. The intervention helped participants to find new meaning in painful experiences which contributed to personal growth. Conclusions:The group dynamics, expressive art activities and reflective group discussions contributed to the therapeutic value of the intervention. The expressive art group intervention showed value as an alternative therapeutic strategy in a low resource setting for female adolescents that have experienced sexual abuse. An experimental design could follow to confirm the effectiveness of the intervention.

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Childhood Sexual Abuse, Dissociation, and Adult Self-Destructive Behavior

Cited by 96 publications

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Coping Expectancies, Not Enhancement Expectancies, Mediate Trauma Experience Effects on Problem Alcohol Use: A Prospective Study From Early Childhood to Adolescence

Coping Expectancies, Not Enhancement Expectancies, Mediate Trauma Experience Effects on Problem Alcohol Use: A Prospective Study From Early Childhood to Adolescence

Predictive Psychological Factors of Problematic Alcohol use in University Students

An expressive art group intervention for sexually abused adolescent females

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