Citation

Avery L, Massat CR, Lundy M. Child Adolesc. Soc. Work J. 2000; 17(1): 19-34.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

This study examined the relationship between levels of posttraumatic stress and overall mental health functioning of fifty-three sexually abused children. This study analyzes the relationships between the mental health functioning of sexual abuse victims and PTSD, using data collected from the Non-Offending Parents Project. Unlike numerous earlier studies, standardized instruments (the Child Assessment Schedule and the Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index) were used for data collection. Data analysis supported the hypothesis that the posttraumatic stress level of children who have been sexually abused is associated with level of child mental health functioning. Nearly all the children in the study were experiencing a clinical level of posttraumatic stress, and were diagnosed as having PTSD. Child Assessment Schedule subscale areas which were related to posttraumatic stress level included worries, physical complaints, moods, school functioning, family, and fears. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 2000. Copyright © 2000 by Springer)

Child Abuse Effects
Child Abuse Victim
Child Sexual Abuse Effects
Child Sexual Abuse Victim
Child Victim
Sexual Assault Effects
Sexual Assault Victim
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychological Victimization Effects
Functioning
Victim Adjustment
Child Adjustment
Emotional Adjustment
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