No way to run or hide: Children’s perceptions of their responses during intrafamilial child sexual abuse
| Autor: | Noga Tsur, Bella Klebanov, Nir Carmel, Racheli Nicolet, Carmit Katz |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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050103 clinical psychology 05 social sciences Poison control Human factors and ergonomics Child Abuse Sexual Suicide prevention Grounded theory Occupational safety and health Developmental psychology Stress Disorders Post-Traumatic Psychiatry and Mental health Child Preschool Intervention (counseling) Child sexual abuse Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Injury prevention Developmental and Educational Psychology Humans Female Perception 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Child Psychology 050104 developmental & child psychology |
| Zdroj: | Child Abuse & Neglect. 106:104541 |
| ISSN: | 0145-2134 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104541 |
| Popis: | Background Child maltreatment (CM) has received much research attention in recent years, leading to substantial development of relevant child services worldwide. The literature on posttraumatic stress accentuates the long-term mental and physical ramifications of peritraumatic responses. However, although CM is considered a traumatic experience, examinations of child responses to CM have rarely been attempted. Objective The current study spotlights children’s responses during intrafamilial child sexual abuse (IFCSA), as conveyed by them during forensic interviews. Participants and setting The sample is comprised of 40 transcripts of forensic interviews with children aged 4–14, who have been sexually abused by their fathers. Methods The exploration of the children’s responses to the abuse was guided by the grounded theory approach and their narratives were thematically analyzed. Results Indicate that when children contend with ongoing and severe IFCSA, they tend to develop alternative survival strategies, understanding that fight, flight, or disclosure are not relevant options for them. Conclusion The discussion stresses the multifaceted nature of the way children respond during IFCSA, which should be understood through holistic observation of the children and various aspects of their lives. The children’s responses profoundly shape their abuse experiences and require further exploration so as to promote both intervention and prevention efforts. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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