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C Bennett

    Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
    |October 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Generational sexual abuse can cause anxiety in offspring, as demonstrated through a clinical case study. Multigenerational family genograms and family myths reveal patterns of abuse and anxiety across generations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Family Systems Theory
    • Clinical Case Study

    Background:

    • Multigenerational transmission of trauma, specifically sexual abuse, is a significant factor in the development of anxiety disorders.
    • Family systems theory provides a framework for understanding how relational dynamics and patterns are passed down through generations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a clinical case illustrating the link between multigenerational sexual abuse and anxiety symptoms in offspring.
    • To review methods for constructing and interpreting multigenerational family genograms.
    • To explore the role of family myths in perpetuating dysfunctional patterns.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized theories of Murray Bowen and Joseph Campbell.
    • Employed multigenerational family genogram analysis.

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  • Reviewed methods for obtaining and interpreting genogram data.
  • Analyzed the significance of family myths.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a clinical case where inherited sexual abuse correlated with offspring anxiety.
    • Highlighted the utility of genograms in identifying intergenerational patterns.
    • Emphasized the role of family myths in maintaining cycles of abuse and dysfunction.

    Conclusions:

    • Multigenerational sexual abuse is a critical factor in the etiology of anxiety disorders.
    • Family genograms and the analysis of family myths are valuable tools for understanding and addressing intergenerational trauma.
    • Interventions targeting family systems may be crucial for breaking cycles of abuse and healing.