Journal article
Posttraumatic Growth Among Men With Histories of Child Sexual Abuse
Child maltreatment, Vol.18(4), pp.211-220
11/01/2013
DOI: 10.1177/1077559513503037
PMID: 24006184
Abstract
Despite an increased risk of long-term mental health problems, many survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) experience positive changes in areas such as appreciation for life, personal strength, and interpersonal relationships. Drawing on life course theory, this study examined factors related to posttraumatic growth among a sample of men with CSA histories (N = 487). Using multiple linear regression (i.e., ordinary least squares), we found that men who had a better understanding of the sexual abuse experience, who ascribed to less traditional masculine norms, and who experienced a turning point reported greater growth. To promote growth, practitioners can help survivors understand the meaning and impact of the abuse on their lives and deconstruct rigid gender norms. More research on growth is needed with male survivors, especially on the nature of turning points in the recovery process.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Posttraumatic Growth Among Men With Histories of Child Sexual Abuse
- Creators
- Scott D. Easton - Boston CollegeCarol Coohey - University of IowaAlison M. Rhodes - Boston CollegeM. V. Moorthy - Boston College
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Child maltreatment, Vol.18(4), pp.211-220
- DOI
- 10.1177/1077559513503037
- PMID
- 24006184
- NLM abbreviation
- Child Maltreat
- ISSN
- 1077-5595
- eISSN
- 1552-6119
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 10
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 11/01/2013
- Academic Unit
- School of Social Work; Injury Prevention Research Center
- Record Identifier
- 9984307153002771
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