Variables in delayed disclosure of childhood sexual abuse.

Somer, Eli; Szwarcberg, Sharona

doi:10.1037/0002-9432.71.3.332

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“…McDevitt, 1996). A recent study identified media attention given to sexual abuse and exploitation as a promising variable associated with disclosure (Somer & Szwarcberg, 2001). …”

Section: Publicity In the Mediamentioning

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“…Mize-King et al (1995) found that the feelings during or immediately following disclosure also included empowerment. Conversely, such empowering experiences as participation in an academic study can also be antecedents to disclosure by providing a much-needed sense of mastery and competence (Somer & Szwarcberg, 2001).…”

Section: Respondent Motivation To Disclose Sexual Abusementioning

confidence: 99%

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The aftermath of therapist–client sex: exploited women struggle with the consequences

Ben‐Ari¹,

Somer²

2004

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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This study explores the ongoing experience of women who were sexually involved with their psychotherapists (therapist-client sex, TCS). Fourteen women who had been engaged in TCS were interviewed to examine the constructed meanings associated with their experiences. Respondents described themselves as having been problemsaturated, lonely, and victimized by pre-TCS sexual abuse. Many respondents resolved their TCS betrayal in subsequent therapy. For most interviewees, a significant step towards confronting their painful TCS experience was their initiated agreement to partake in this study. Our data suggest that participants went through a significant personal transformation process that encompassed four main themes: self-perception; interpersonal relationships; the dilemma of filing a lawsuit; and their motivation to participate in this study.

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“…McDevitt, 1996). A recent study identified media attention given to sexual abuse and exploitation as a promising variable associated with disclosure (Somer & Szwarcberg, 2001). …”

Section: Publicity In the Mediamentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Respondent Motivation To Disclose Sexual Abusementioning

confidence: 99%

The aftermath of therapist–client sex: exploited women struggle with the consequences

Ben‐Ari¹,

Somer²

2004

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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“…The failure to disclose prevents many CSA cases from being officially brought to the attention of legal authorities (Bottoms et al, 2016;Somer & Szwarcberg, 2001). One impediment to disclosure is the fact that the decision to disclose may be beyond the locus of control of some victims.…”

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Coping with Sexual Abuse

Romeo¹,

Otgaar²,

Landström³

2018

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General consensus exists in the psychological literature with regard to what constitutes child sexual abuse (CSA) and the negative implications for victims of CSA throughout the course of their lives. Recently, different types of cognitive strategies that victims may use to cope with CSA and the possible effects of these coping strategies on memory have received considerable empirical attention. The first aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the current literature about why, how, and when victims of CSA use the cognitive coping strategies of false denial, disclosure, and recantation to cope with psychological, emotional, and even interpersonal implications of their abuse. Over the years, disclosure is the one strategy that has been researched extensively, whereas research on false denial and recantation has barely just begun. The second aim is to provide a recent overview of the relationship between coping strategies and memory in the context of CSA. Specifically, we will discuss how false denials may have the potential to negatively affect a victim's memory. Finally, we present an argument for the need to undertake research into insufficiently examined coping strategies such as false denial and recantation.

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“…Third, it is well documented that most children are unlikely to disclose painful or shameful experiences to strangers, especially where trust has not been developed (Coffey, Leitenberg, Henning, Turner & Bennett, 1996;Feiring, Taska, & Chen, 2002;Hershkowitz, Horwitz, & Lamb, 2007). Whereas 21% of children reported sexual abuse compared to the national average of 9% (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration, 2005), for the reasons given, it is possible that the number of actual sexual abuse victims was higher (London, Bruck, Ceci, & Shuman, 2005;Somer & Szwarcberg, 2001). Child maltreatment in the form of physical, sexual or emotional abuse is traumatic and has devastating and long term psychological consequences for its victims (Briere & Spinazzola, 2005;Coffey, Leitenberg, Henning, Turner & Bennett, 1996a;Faust, & Katchen, 2004;Ford, et al, 2000;Garbarino, 2001;Glassman, Weierich, Hooley, Deliberto & Nock, 2007;Grover, et al, 2007;Kang, Deren, & Goldstein, 2002;Kuperminc & Brookmeyer, 2006;Miller, 1999;Street, Gibson, & Holohan, 2005;Pynoos, Steinberg & Piacentini,1999;Whipple, 2006).…”

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Trauma exposure and behavioral outcomes in sheltered homeless children: The moderating role of perceived social support

Cowan¹

2008

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This study examined the association between traumatic exposure and mental health outcomes in sheltered homeless children. Also investigated was the moderating role of perceived social support in the pathway between traumatic exposure and emotional distress. Trauma exposure was conceptualized in two ways: first through lifetime exposures to abuse, neglect, negative peers, community and interpersonal violence, and the loss of significant attachment figures, and; second through highly stressful events that occur specifically in the context of homelessness. Mental health outcomes included symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, aggression and posttraumatic stress. Perceived social support was measured through inventories of relationships with mothers, fathers, siblings and best friends. The sample consisted of 81 children between the ages of 8-16 and one of their parents. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses found that lifetime trauma exposure and homeless specific complex stress independently accounted for a significant amount of the variance in symptoms of depression, anxiety, aggression, and posttraumatic stress. Lifetime trauma alone accounted for the variance in anger and anxiety related symptomatology.Perceived social support was found to have no influence on mental health morbidity. The study consisted of a novel approach to understanding the psychological experiences of sheltered homeless children.These findings inform the design of clinical interventions for this vulnerable population of children and may have important public policy implications. INDEX WORDS:Homeless children, shelters, trauma exposure, complex stress, Perceived social support. Leon Chafee, Margie Ayati, and Kara Snead. They used their free time to work diligently and under tough conditions. I thank them all for their commitment to my work and the well-being of the children and parents interviewed. I would also like to acknowledge and thank the clinicians who made themselves available to serve as emergency consultants to high risk families: TRAUMA EXPOSURE AND BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES IN

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Variables in delayed disclosure of childhood sexual abuse.

Cited by 81 publications

References 72 publications

The aftermath of therapist–client sex: exploited women struggle with the consequences

The aftermath of therapist–client sex: exploited women struggle with the consequences

Coping with Sexual Abuse

Trauma exposure and behavioral outcomes in sheltered homeless children: The moderating role of perceived social support

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