@article{ref1,
title="Parental distress and ability to cope following disclosure of extra-familial sexual abuse",
journal="Child abuse and neglect",
year="1995",
author="Davies, M. G.",
volume="19",
number="4",
pages="399-408",
abstract="This study is concerned with the problems experienced by parents following disclosure of extra-familial sexual abuse where the perpetrator was known or related to the child or family. Thirty parents (including stepparents), took part and most completed a series of questionnaires, as well as participating in a semistructured interview. Data obtained related to depression, posttraumatic stress, marital satisfaction, and attitude to child victim. Other data relating to anger and loss of significant relationships was obtained from the semistructured interview. Parental distress and ability to cope is described in terms of three distinct types: Type I--Parents able to cope following initial period of distress; Type II--Parents able to cope following initial period of distress, but with significant problems; Type III--Parents unable to cope following initial period of distress.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0145-2134",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}