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Finkelhor, David; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1990
The national survey of over 2500 adult men and women found a reported history of childhood sexual abuse of 27 percent in women and 16 percent in men. Correlates of higher rates of abuse (e.g., growing up in unhappy families) are reported for both men and women. (DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Child Abuse, Incidence, National Surveys
