Long-term correlates of child sexual abuse: Theory and review of the empirical literature

Polusny, Melissa A.; Follette, Victoria M.

doi:10.1016/s0962-1849(05)80055-1

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“…This is surprising in light of the abundant literature documenting associations between individual types of maltreatment, such as sexual abuse, and the presentation of symptoms in adulthood in both Caucasian (see Polusny & Follette, 1995 for a review) and Latino samples (Arroyo et al, 1997;Mennan, 1994) using the TSC (Elliott & Briere, 1992) and similar adult outcome measures (Allen, Coyne, & Huntoon, 1998). It is possible that the severity of maltreatment experienced by those in the single maltreatment group did not reach a threshold needed to produce lasting negative outcomes that could be detected through completion of the TSC.…”

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“…However, the potential impact of multiple forms of child maltreatment on other facets of adult adjustment has yet to be explored. Existing research suggests that individual types of child maltreatment may be associated with .a variety of intrapersonal and interpersonal diffi culties (DiLillo, 2001;Malinosky-Rummell & Hansen, 1993;Polusny & Follette, 1995;Whipple & Webster-Stratton, 1991). Given the growing body of literature suggesting an additive impact of multiple forms of maltreatment, a logical next step may be to explore the potential impact of co-occurring maltreatment types on a wider range of adult functioning in Latino and other populations.…”

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Co-occurring forms of child maltreatment and adult adjustment reported by Latina college students

Clemmons

DiLillo

Martinez

et al. 2003

Child Abuse & Neglect

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Objectives: This study had two primary objectives: First, to examine the nature and co-occurrence of various forms of child maltreatment (sexual, physical. emotional, and witnessing violence) reported by Latina college students, and second, to explore coexisting maltreatment types and acculturation status as possible contributors to long-term adjustment diffi culties.Method: Participants were 112 Latina undergraduate students categorized by the number of childhood maltreatment types experienced (0, 1, or 2 or more) and acculturation level (1 to 5). The possible effects of co-occurring forms of maltreatment, in conjunction with acculturation status, were investigated with respect to participants' reported trauma symptomatology. Data were collected using self-report measures.Results: Nearly three out of 10 participants (29% ) experienced more than one type of child maltreatment and, as expected, these individuals reported greater trauma symptomatology than those reporting either a single type of maltreatment or no maltreatment at all. Those who reported multiple types also endured more severe maltreatment than did respondents who experienced a single type. Acculturation level was neither directly related to trauma symptoms nor did it moderate the lasting correlates of maltreatment among victims. Interestingly, those who experienced a single form of maltreatment reported no more trauma symptoms than did participants who reported no maltreatment history at all. Conclusion:This investigation documents a large degree of overlap among various forms of selfreported childhood maltreatment within a Latina college population. The results underscore the need to consider multiple forms of maltreatment, as well as severity, when making inferences regarding potential effects on later functioning.

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Co-occurring forms of child maltreatment and adult adjustment reported by Latina college students

Clemmons

DiLillo

Martinez

et al. 2003

Child Abuse & Neglect

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“…Childhood sexual abuse survivors often report engaging in risky sexual behaviors including frequent sexual activity with multiple partners (Beitchman, Zucker, Hood, & Dacosta, 1992). A large number of childhood sexual abuse survivors experience abuse in adult romantic relationships, including physical, verbal, psychological, and sexual abuse (Kluft, 1990;Messman-Moore, Long, & Siegfried, 2000;Polusny & Follette, 1995).…”

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Sexual assault and alcohol consumption: what do we know about their relationship and what types of research are still needed?

Abbey

Zawacki

Buck

et al. 2004

Aggression and Violent Behavior

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Approximately half of all sexual assaults are associated with either the perpetrator's alcohol consumption, the victim's alcohol consumption, or both. Although the emphasis of this review is on alcohol-involved sexual assaults, their unique aspects can only be evaluated by comparing them to other types of sexual assault. Theoretical perspectives on sexual assault that focus on characteristics of the perpetrator, the victim, and the situation are described. A number of personality traits, attitudes, and past experiences have been systematically linked to sexual assault perpetration, including beliefs about alcohol and heavy drinking. In contrast, only a few experiences have been significantly related to sexual assault victimization, including childhood sexual abuse and heavy drinking. There is support for both psychological and pharmacological mechanisms linking alcohol and sexual assault. Beliefs about alcohol's effects reinforce stereotypes about gender roles and can exacerbate their influence on perpetrators' actions. Alcohol's effects on cognitive and motor skills also contribute to sexual assault through their effects on perpetrators' and victims' ability to process and react to each other's verbal and nonverbal behavior. Limitations with existing research and methodological challenges associated with conducting research on this topic are described. Suggestions are made for future research which can inform prevention and treatment programs.

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“…One prospective study reported higher rates of treatment seeking among women with documented sexual abuse compared with women in the general population (10). In mental health settings, estimates of reported childhood sexual abuse range from 35% to 75% (11). Depression and childhood sexual abuse co-occurred among approximately 25% of treatment-seeking women in a CMHC (1).…”

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A Randomized Effectiveness Trial of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Women With Sexual Abuse Histories

Talbot¹,

Chaudron²,

Ward³

et al. 2011

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Objectives Many depressed women seen in community mental health centers (CMHCs) have histories of childhood sexual abuse and are economically disadvantaged. Randomized trials are needed to test the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions in this population and setting. This study compared interpersonal psychotherapy with usual care psychotherapy among women in a CMHC. Methods Among 1,100 women seeking treatment in a CMHC, 230 (21%) had major depression and histories of childhood sexual abuse. Seventy women with major depression and sexual abuse before age 18 were randomly assigned to interpersonal psychotherapy (N=37) or usual care psychotherapy (N=33). Staff clinicians provided all treatments. Participants were assessed at study entry and at ten, 24, and 36 weeks after random assignment. Generalized estimating equations were used to examine change over time. Results Compared with women assigned to usual care, women who received interpersonal psychotherapy had greater reductions in depressive symptoms (Hamilton Rating Scale, p=.05, d=.34; Beck Depression Inventory–II, p=.01, d=.29), posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms (p=.04, d=.76), and shame (p=.002, d=.38). Interpersonal psychotherapy and usual care yielded comparable improvements in social and mental health–related functioning. Conclusions Interpersonal psychotherapy compared favorably to usual care psychotherapy in a CMHC in improving psychiatric symptoms and reducing shame among sexually abused women. However, there is a critical need for continued research to develop more effective treatments for the social and psychiatric sequelae of interpersonal trauma and socioeconomic disadvantage.

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Long-term correlates of child sexual abuse: Theory and review of the empirical literature

Cited by 661 publications

References 120 publications

Co-occurring forms of child maltreatment and adult adjustment reported by Latina college students

Co-occurring forms of child maltreatment and adult adjustment reported by Latina college students

Sexual assault and alcohol consumption: what do we know about their relationship and what types of research are still needed?

A Randomized Effectiveness Trial of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Women With Sexual Abuse Histories

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