@article{ref1,
title="Attachment organization and adaptation in sexually-abused women",
journal="Canadian journal of psychiatry, The",
year="1995",
author="Stalker, C. A. and Davies, Ffion C.",
volume="40",
number="5",
pages="234-240",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To explore the possible associations among attachment organization, current functioning and Axis II personality disorder. METHOD: Attachment organization was assessed using the Adult Attachment Interview in a clinical sample of 40 women with a history of childhood sexual abuse. The Global Assessment Scale yielded measures of current psychosocial functioning and the Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnosis on DSM-III-R was used to assess presence of personality disorder. RESULTS: Preoccupation with attachment issues was evident in 68% of the subjects; 60% of the subjects were unresolved in respect to loss and/or trauma; and 88% of the subjects met criteria for one or more Axis II disorders. A relationship between Borderline Personality Disorder and the Unresolved attachment classification is suggested. CONCLUSIONS: Women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse require intervention that focuses on resolution of trauma and loss and responds to individual differences in attitudes toward attachment issues.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0706-7437",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}