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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Religious Studies

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  • Sexual victimization profoundly impacts survivors' lives.
  • Understanding the role of spirituality in recovery is crucial for holistic healing.
  • Existing theories may not fully encompass the spiritual dimensions of victimology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the spiritual characteristics of sexual victimization.
  • To explore the recovery journey of survivors through spiritual principles.
  • To inform the development of a theory of Spiritual Victimology.

Main Methods:

  • Phenomenological study design.
  • In-depth interviews with 17 sexual trauma survivors.
  • Interviews with 10 spiritually-oriented therapists and 9 spiritual leaders.

Main Results:

  • Sexual trauma often creates a 'victimized self-centeredness,' reinforcing a victim identity.
  • Applying spiritual principles facilitates a shift towards love and a new spiritual sense of self.
  • Survivors reported enhanced inter-, intra-, and transpersonal connections, crucial for recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Spiritual principles are vital in overcoming the isolating effects of sexual trauma.
  • Recovery involves transforming the self-perception from victim to a spiritually connected individual.
  • The findings support the foundation for a new theory of Spiritual Victimology.