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Peer reviewedGoldman, Juliette D. G.; Padayachi, Usha K. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1997
A survey of undergraduates (N=427) in Queensland (Australia) found child sexual abuse prevalence rates of 19% for males and 45% for females, with incestuous abuse reported by 9% of males and 19% of females. Other findings addressed age at onset of abuse, gender, types of unwanted sexual experiences, and media exposure. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, College Students, Foreign Countries, Incest
Peer reviewedFleming, Jillian; And Others – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1997
This study, using multivariate analysis and operationalized variables, examined possible risk factors for childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in 3,958 Australian women. The variables significantly associated with CSA were physical abuse, having a mother who was mentally ill, not having someone to confide in, and being socially isolated. Different…
Descriptors: Age Differences, At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Family Environment
