Listening to the therapeutic needs of male survivors of childhood sexual abuse Charlene Rapsey, Anna Campbell, Ken Clearwater and Tess Patterson
By: Rapsey, Charlene
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Contributor(s): Campbell, Anna | Clearwater, Ken | Patterson, Tess.
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ArticleSeries: Journal of Interpersonal Violence.Publisher: Sage, 2017Subject(s): CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE | ABUSED MEN | ADULT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE | HELP SEEKING | INTERVENTION | THERAPY | TREATMENT | VICTIM/SURVIVORS' VOICES | NEW ZEALANDOnline resources: Read abstract
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Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2017, Advance online publication, 3 April 2017Summary: Childhood sexual abuse of males is not uncommon with estimated prevalence rates across countries and different studies indicating that 8% of boys experience sexual abuse before age 18. A number of adverse outcomes are recognized in terms of mental health, behavioral, and relational difficulties. However, research also indicates that there is potential for healing. The present study explores the barriers, benefits, and processes involved in engagement in formal therapy for adult survivors of CSA from the male survivor’s point of view. Nine men spoke of their treatment experiences in response to semistructured interviews. Participants were all members of a group for male survivors of sexual abuse in New Zealand. (From the abstract). Record #5387
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2017, Advance online publication, 3 April 2017
Childhood sexual abuse of males is not uncommon with estimated prevalence rates across countries and different studies indicating that 8% of boys experience sexual abuse before age 18. A number of adverse outcomes are recognized in terms of mental health, behavioral, and relational difficulties. However, research also indicates that there is potential for healing. The present study explores the barriers, benefits, and processes involved in engagement in formal therapy for adult survivors of CSA from the male survivor’s point of view. Nine men spoke of their treatment experiences in response to semistructured interviews. Participants were all members of a group for male survivors of sexual abuse in New Zealand. (From the abstract). Record #5387
