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Victimization, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptomatology, and Later Nonsuicidal Self-Harm in a Birth Cohort
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Nada-Raja, Shyamala; Skegg, Keren – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2011
This longitudinal population-based study examined pathways to nonsuicidal self-harm (NSSH) in relation to childhood sexual abuse (CSA), assault victimization in early adulthood, posttraumatic stress disorder symptomatology (PTSD), and other mental disorders. At age 21, 476 men and 455 women completed interviews on assault victimization, PTSD, and…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Females, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Children
Exposure to Childhood Sexual and Physical Abuse and Adjustment in Early Adulthood
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Fergusson, David M.; Boden, Joseph M.; Horwood, L. John – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2008
Objective: This research examined linkages between exposure to childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and childhood physical punishment/abuse (CPA) and mental health issues in early adulthood. Method: The investigation analyzed data from a birth cohort of over 1,000 New Zealand young adults studied to the age of 25. Results: Exposure to CSA and CPA was…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Punishment, Young Adults
Child Abuse and Severity of Disturbance among Adult Psychiatric Inpatients.
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Read, John – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1998
A study of 100 admissions to an New Zealand adult psychiatric inpatient unit investigated whether childhood abuse is related to severity of psychological disturbance in adulthood. Results indicate relationships between childhood abuse and suicidality, duration of hospitalization, and age at first admission. Sexually abused males were significantly…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Child Abuse, Foreign Countries
Factors Protecting against the Development of Adjustment Difficulties in Young Adults Exposed to Childhood Sexual Abuse.
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Lynskey, Michael T.; Fergusson, David M. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1997
A study of 1,025 New Zealand children found that, although those exposed to childhood sexual abuse (CSA) were at increased risks of psychiatric disorder and adjustment difficulties, not all individuals exposed to CSA developed difficulties. The influence of the nature and quality of peer and family relationships is discussed. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Emotional Adjustment, Family Influence, Family Relationship
One Size Does Not Fit All: Future Directions for the Treatment of Sexually Abusive Youth in New Zealand
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Lambie, Ian; Seymour, Fred – Journal of Sexual Aggression, 2006
In recent years the problem of sexually abusive youth has been increasingly recognized as a significant issue in our community. This paper provides a brief overview of the literature that shows sexually abusive youth to be a heterogeneous population. We argue for the development of typologies of adolescent sexual offenders to assist in the guiding…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Foreign Countries, Criminals, Delinquency