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Peer reviewedSaunders, Benjamin E.; And Others – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1992
Screened 391 women for a history of sexual assault during childhood and then assessed subjects for mental disorders. Results indicate that rape and molestation, but not noncontact sexual assault, increased incidents of mental disorders, suggesting that physical sexual contact leads to severe mental health effects. Other findings are discussed.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Family Problems
