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Sexual Victimization Disclosure: A Cluster Analysis Approach to Understanding Victimization Experiences in Disclosers
Kaitlin Walsh Carson1,2, Sara Babad1,2, Mahathi Kosuri1,2
1Psychology Department, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, NY 10016, USA.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 27, 2021
Summary
Sexual assault survivors cluster into two groups based on assault type and disclosure. Disclosure of incapacitated assaults by lesser-known perpetrators is linked to higher depression and PTSD symptoms compared to non-disclosure of verbally instigated assaults.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Cluster analysis has identified groups of sexual victimization survivors with similar experiences.
- The role of disclosure status in these clusters has not been previously investigated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify clusters of sexual victimization survivors based on assault characteristics and disclosure status.
- To examine the relationship between cluster membership and mental health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Cluster analysis was performed on data from 174 sexual victimization survivors.
- Independent t-tests were used to compare depression and PTSD symptoms between clusters.
Main Results:
- Two distinct clusters emerged: Cluster One (incapacitated assault, disclosure) and Cluster Two (verbal assault, non-disclosure).
- Women in Cluster One reported significantly higher depression and PTSD symptoms than those in Cluster Two.
Conclusions:
- Disclosure status is a significant factor differentiating sexual assault survivor experiences and recovery.
- Findings highlight the importance of considering assault characteristics and disclosure in understanding survivor outcomes and informing interventions.
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