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Factors Associated with an Increased Impact of Child Sexual Abuse.
Conte, Jon R.; Schuerman, John R. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1987
Comparison of 369 sexually abused children and 318 non-abused children found five variables explaining 20% of the variance including the following: tendency of parent to have negative outlook on life; number of problems the victim's family presents; and victim's perception of some responsibility for the abuse. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Family Problems, Psychological Characteristics, Sexual Abuse
The Process of Victimization: The Victims' Perspective.
Berliner, Lucy; Conte, Jon R. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1990
Analysis of interviews with 23 child victims (aged 10-18 years) of childhood sexual abuse suggested that the victimization process involves 3 overlapping processes: sexualization of the relationship, justification of the sexual contact, and maintenance of the child's cooperation. (DB)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Child Abuse, Interviews, Psychological Patterns
The Effects of Disclosure and Intervention on Sexually Abused Children.
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Berliner, Lucy; Conte, Jon R. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1995
Eighty-two child victims of sexual abuse and their families were interviewed about their experiences with disclosure and intervention an average of 3.5 years later. Children reported primarily favorable experiences. Factors associated with increased distress included more contact with intervention professionals, having a medical exam, and…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Disclosure, Emotional Response, Intervention
Sexual Abuse Evaluations: Conceptual and Empirical Obstacles.
Berliner, Lucy; Conte, Jon R. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1993
Current approaches for evaluating children for possible sexual abuse are critically analyzed for conceptual integrity and empirical support. Suggestions for future development include the use of indicators of abuse that allow for professional judgment, consideration of the influence of questioning style, and use of peer review. (JDD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Clinical Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods, Evaluative Thinking
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse of Children: A Review of Research in the Eighties.
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Gelles, Richard J.; Conte, Jon R. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1990
Reviews research on family violence and sexual abuse of children in the 1980s. Examines family violence rates, intergenerational transmission of violence, effects of violence on children and women, and effectiveness of interventions. Review of child sexual abuse examines defining sexual abuse, its prevalence, research on sexual offenders and risk…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Childhood Needs, Family Life, Family Violence
Child Sexual Abuse: Awareness and Backlash.
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Conte, Jon R. – Future of Children, 1994
Reviews the historical development of awareness about child sexual abuse and examines the counterreaction, or backlash, that this increasing awareness has triggered. The author urges professionals working in child sexual abuse to make sure that their opinions and actions are based on sound research and are directed toward improving the lives of…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Incidence, Mass Media Role, Negative Attitudes
Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs for Children.
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Conte, Jon R.; Fogarty, Linda A. – Education and Urban Society, 1990
Reviews efforts to prevent sexual abuse of children. Discusses the nature of sexual abuse and what an understanding of that nature implies for programs to prevent sexual abuse of children. Summarizes the research on sexual abuse prevention programs. Outlines major policy implications of this research. (JS)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Elementary School Students, Policy Formation, Prevention