TY - JOUR PY - 1986// TI - Sexual Abuse of Children: A Review of the Empirical Findings JO - Clinical psychology review A1 - Alter-Reid, Karen A1 - Gibbs, Margaret S. A1 - Lachenmeyer, Juliana Rasic A1 - Sigal, Janet A1 - Massoth, Neil A. SP - 249 EP - 266 VL - 6 IS - 4 N2 - 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 Effects Child Abuse Incidence and Prevalence Child Abuse Risk Factors Child Abuse Victim Child Victim Child Sexual Abuse Effects Child Sexual Abuse Incidence and Prevalence Child Sexual Abuse Risk Factors Child Sexual Abuse Victim Short Term Effects Long-Term Effects Sexual Assault Effects Sexual Assault Incidence and Prevalence Sexual Assault Risk Factors Sexual Assault Victim Psychological Victimization Effects Domestic Violence Effects Domestic Violence Incidence and Prevalence Domestic Violence Risk Factors Domestic Violence Victim Incest Effects Incest Incidence and Prevalence Incest Risk Factors Incest Victim 11-02

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