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Rape: sexual disruption and recovery.

Ann Wolbert Burgess1, Lynda Lytle Holmstrom2

  • 1Department of Nursing.

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|October 1, 1979
PubMed
Summary

Rape significantly impacts sexual functioning in adult survivors, with most experiencing changes in sexual activity and response years after the assault. This study highlights the long-term effects and need for specialized support.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Forensic Psychology

Background:

  • Sexual assault, specifically rape, is a traumatic event with potential long-term psychological and social consequences.
  • Understanding the lasting effects of rape on survivors' sexual health is crucial for effective intervention and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the long-term effects of rape on the sexual functioning of adult survivors.
  • To identify specific changes in sexual activity and response following sexual assault.
  • To provide insights for the counseling of rape victims and their partners.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study design was employed.
  • Data were collected from 81 adult rape victims.
  • Participants were reinterviewed four to six years post-assault to assess sexual functioning.

Main Results:

  • Most sexually active survivors reported significant changes in their sexual activity frequency.
  • Survivors experienced alterations in their sexual response patterns post-rape.
  • Qualitative interview data provided in-depth understanding of survivors' experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Rape has a profound and lasting impact on survivors' sexual functioning.
  • Therapeutic interventions should address the complex sexual health consequences of sexual assault.
  • Support for both survivors and their partners is essential for recovery.

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