Childhood Sexual Abuse - An Evidence-Based Perspective

Childhood Sexual Abuse critically reviews research into and provides a concise and clear guide to our current knowledge on the topic. The issues covered include: the prevalence of child sexual abuse; who molests children; the effects of such abuse, both immediate and long-term; the risk factors for abuse; and the influences and interventions that may amplify or ameliorate the impact of child sexual abuse on the victim. Areas of debate, such as the false memory syndrome, are approached in terms of the research data relevant to their resolution. This volume sets out to inform rather than advocate, discusses the methodologies of research as well as their results, highlights the limitations and the extent of current information, and points out how we can learn more about child sexual abuse. 

List of contents

A Historical Perspective
The Prevalence of Sexual Abuse during Childhood
Victims and Perpetrators
The Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Children
The Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Adults
Conclusions, Current Controversies and Future Directions

Summary

Reviews research into child sexual abuse (CSA). This title includes topics such as: the prevalence of CSA; who molests children; the effects of such abuse, both immediate and long term; the risk factors for abuse; and the influences and interventions that may amplify or ameliorate the impact of CSA on the victim.

Product details

• Authors: David M. Fergusson, David M. M. Fergusson, David Murray Fergusson, Paul E. Mullen, Paul E. E. Mullen, Paul E. Fergusson Mullen
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.03.1999
• EAN: 9780761911371
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-1137-1
• No. of pages: 144
• Series: Developmental Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry; Developmental Clinical Psychol; Developmental Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry; Developmental Clinical Psychol
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Umgang mit Missbrauch, Sociology, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Abuse / General, MEDICAL / Mental Health, Psychische Gesundheitsvorsorge, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / General