Citation

Classen CC, Nevo R, Koopman C, Nevill-Manning K, Gore-Felton C, Rose DS, Spiegel D. J. Interpers. Violence 2002; 17(12): 1274-1290.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study examined whether previous life stressors are associated with current traumatic stress symptoms in women who were sexually abused in childhood. Fifty-eight treatment-seeking women, sexually abused in childhood and meeting criteria for current post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in response to their childhood sexual abuse, participated in this study. Participants were administered a structured interview to assess PTSD as well as self-report measures to assess acute stress reactions, other trauma-related symptoms, sexual revictimization as an adult, and recent stressful life events. Recent stressful life events were shown to be associated with PTSD symptoms, acute stress disorder (ASD) symptoms, and other trauma-related symptoms. Sexual revictimization was associated with trauma-related symptoms but not PTSD symptoms or ASD symptoms. Implications for clinical intervention and future research are discussed. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2002. Copyright © 2002 by SAGE Publications)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychological Victimization Effects
Long-Term Effects
Life Stress
Adult Female
Adult Victim
Adult Survivor
Adult Stress
Victim Revictimization
Female Victim
Female Stress
Child Female
Child Victim
Child Abuse Effects
Child Abuse Victim
Child Sexual Abuse Effects
Child Sexual Abuse Victim
Sexual Assault Effects
Sexual Assault Victim
Childhood Experience
Childhood Victimization
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