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Citation

Alaggia R. Child Abuse Negl. 2004; 28(11): 1213-1227.

Affiliation

University of Toronto, 246 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ont., Canada M5S 1A1.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.chiabu.2004.03.016

PMID

15567025

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to explore influences that inhibit or promote child sexual abuse (CSA) disclosure. METHOD: Face-to-face in-depth interviews of 24 female and male survivors of CSA were conducted, using the Long-Interview method to trace disclosure processes. Verbatim transcriptions of the interviews were analyzed by hand and by using a computerized data analysis system (N*Vivo). The results of this investigation identified several patterns of disclosure. Prolonged engagement, persistent observation, negative case analysis, and peer debriefing were among the techniques used to ensure the trustworthiness of data. RESULTS: Through analysis of the interview data, previously undefined dimensions of disclosure emerged. First, three frequently used categories of 'accidental, purposeful, and prompted/elicited' disclosure types accounted for 42% of disclosure patterns in the study sample. However, over half the disclosure patterns described by research participants did not fit these previously established definitions. Results of the study facilitated expanding conceptualization of additional disclosure patterns to include behavioral and indirect verbal attempts, disclosures intentionally withheld, and disclosures triggered by recovered memories. CONCLUSIONS: The author concludes that these supplementary definitions integrate complex facets of disclosure derived within the context of human development, memory and environmental influences. This expanded conceptualization provides professionals with a broader framework to understand and respond to child victims and adult survivor's disclosures more effectively.


Language: en

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