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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Child sexual abuse (CSA) has known consequences, yet intergenerational effects of poly-victimization and maladaptive coping remain understudied.
  • Understanding these cycles is crucial for effective intervention and prevention strategies.
  • Second-generation survivors represent a vulnerable population requiring specific research focus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patterns of maltreatment and maladaptive coping in second-generation CSA survivors.
  • To examine the association between maternal CSA history and poly-victimization.
  • To explore the mediating role of abuse forms on the relationship between maternal CSA history and maladaptive coping.

Main Methods:

  • Chart review of 139 sexually abused females (aged 12-17).
  • Analysis of maternal abuse history, child maltreatment types, and maladaptive coping behaviors.
  • Statistical examination of poly-victimization and coping patterns.

Main Results:

  • Poly-victimization rates varied significantly based on maternal CSA history.
  • Maladaptive coping did not differ significantly as a function of maternal CSA history.
  • Increased types of abuse correlated with self-injurious behaviors and substance use.

Conclusions:

  • Findings support the hypothesis that second-generation CSA survivors experience higher poly-victimization.
  • Intergenerational transmission of abuse patterns warrants further investigation.
  • Future research should explore the impact on symptomatology and treatment outcomes.