Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Personality development following sexual abuse.

L Tong1, K Oates, M McDowell

  • 1Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Sydney, Australia.

Child Abuse & Neglect
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Clinical efficacy of multidisciplinary team collaboration in the treatment of deep sternal wound infection].

Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi·2025
Same author

[Clinical efficacy of composite transplantation of fascia lata-anterolateral thigh flap in repairing complex defects after radical tumor resection in maxillofacial region].

Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi·2025
Same author

Application and significance of precise computed tomography angiography (CTA) scanning technology in the assessment of lower extremity arterial diseases.

Clinical radiology·2025
Same author

The prognostic and predictive value of pre-treatment hematologic markers for oropharyngeal carcinoma stratified by HPV status and treated with definitive (chemo) radiation.

Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology·2025
Same author

[MPIG6B gene variation causing thrombocytopenia with myelofibrosis in a child].

Zhonghua er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of pediatrics·2025
Same author

THE SERUM CREATININE TO CYSTATIN RATIO IN THYROTOXICOSIS PATIENTS: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY.

Acta endocrinologica (Bucharest, Romania : 2005)·2025

Sexual abuse significantly impacts children

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a significant public health concern.
  • Long-term effects of CSA on psychological well-being are not fully understood.
  • Previous research indicates potential negative outcomes for survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the long-term psychological consequences of childhood sexual abuse.
  • To compare the outcomes of sexually abused children with a matched control group.
  • To identify specific areas of impairment in victims of sexual abuse.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 37 girls and 12 boys with a history of sexual abuse (average 2.6 years prior) was studied.
  • Participants were assessed using the Piers-Harris Self-Concept Scale and Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist.

Related Experiment Videos

  • A matched control group of non-abused children underwent similar psychological assessments.
  • Non-offending parents and school teachers provided additional data through structured interviews and reports.

    • Main Results:

    • Sexually abused girls exhibited significantly lower self-esteem than control girls.
    • Parents reported decreased confidence (76%), fewer friends (30%), and increased aggression (20%) in abused children.
    • Teachers noted persistent behavior problems (28%), grade repetition (17%), and academic decline (17%).
    • A significant proportion of abused children scored in the clinical range on behavior checklists.

    Conclusions:

    • Childhood sexual abuse has pervasive and long-term adverse effects on victims' psychological health.
    • These consequences can impact social relationships, self-perception, and future parenting.
    • Early intervention and support are crucial for mitigating the long-term impact of sexual abuse.