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Seidner, Andrea L.; And Others – 1985
There is considerable debate regarding the effects of childhood sexual abuse on an individual's subsequent adjustment. To determine which variables are most useful in predicting subsequent adjustment of individuals who were involved in sexual experiences as children or adolescents, 59 female and 17 male undergraduates who reported having had a…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attribution Theory, Child Abuse, College Students
Peer reviewedGold, Erica R. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1986
Explored the relation between childhood sexual victimization experience and adult functioning. Victimized women differed from nonvictims on: (a) childhood family and social experiences; (b) adult attributional style; and (c) level of depression, psychological distress, self-esteem, and sexual problems. Suggests that the sexually victimized women's…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Attribution Theory, Child Abuse, Coping
Peer reviewedCerezo, M. Angeles; Frias, Dolores – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1994
This study found that, compared to nonmaltreated children, 19 children (ages 8-13) who had been physically and emotionally abused by their parents showed greater depressive symptomatology, including feelings of sadness, lower self-esteem and self-worth, and perceived lack of control over aversive events (helplessness). (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Child Abuse, Children, Depression (Psychology)
