@article{ref1,
title="Sexual Abuse of Children: A Review of the Empirical Findings",
journal="Clinical psychology review",
year="1986",
author="Alter-Reid, Karen and Gibbs, Margaret S. and Lachenmeyer, Juliana Rasic and Sigal, Janet and Massoth, Neil A.",
volume="6",
number="4",
pages="249-266",
abstract="This paper reviews empirical findings of the past decade concerning the incidence and effects of child sexual abuse. First, incidence studies which consider intrafamilial and extrafamilial abuse victims of both sexes are reviewed. Research findings on short- and long-term consequences to female incest victims are then reported. Risk factors are identified for the child, the perpetrator, and the nonoffending caretaker. Theoretical literature is discussed to a limited extent throughout. To date, few empirical studies have utilized large sample sizes, adequate comparison groups, objective measures, and statistical data analysis. More well-designed research is needed so that fuller explanatory models of child sexual abuse can be developed. Symptomatology of the abuser, characteristics of the abused, and situational variables must be considered concurrently to strengthen prediction, develop effective prevention programs, and clarify treatment goals. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Clinical Psychology Review, 1986. Copyright © 1986 by Elsevier Science)Child Abuse EffectsChild Abuse Incidence and PrevalenceChild Abuse Risk FactorsChild Abuse VictimChild VictimChild Sexual Abuse EffectsChild Sexual Abuse Incidence and PrevalenceChild Sexual Abuse Risk FactorsChild Sexual Abuse VictimShort Term EffectsLong-Term EffectsSexual Assault EffectsSexual Assault Incidence and PrevalenceSexual Assault Risk FactorsSexual Assault VictimPsychological Victimization EffectsDomestic Violence EffectsDomestic Violence Incidence and PrevalenceDomestic Violence Risk FactorsDomestic Violence VictimIncest EffectsIncest Incidence and PrevalenceIncest Risk FactorsIncest Victim11-02<p />",
language="en",
issn="0272-7358",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}