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Title
Disclosure of Child Sexual Abuse as a Life-Long Process: Implications for Health Professionals
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008:
Author(s)
Publication Date
2011
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008
Abstract
One of the aims of this research project was to develop a fuller understanding of the process of disclosure of child sexual abuse. Face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with 22 men and women aged 25 to 70 years old, who had an early sexual experience at the age of 15 or under with someone of 18 or over. Narrative inquiry methodology was used and data was analysed using Rosenthal and Fischer-Rosenthal's (2004) process of data analysis. Disclosure can be conceptualised as a complex and life-long process, and most participants did not make a selective disclosure until adulthood. The findings extend Alaggia's (2004) model of disclosure to include the life stage and the person to whom the disclosure is being made. The main barriers to disclosure and possible gender differences are discussed. Family therapists need to manage the challenges inherent in disclosure of child sexual abuse at any age.
Publication Type
Journal Article
Source of Publication
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, 32(2), p. 159-172
Publisher
Australian Academic Press
Place of Publication
Australia
ISSN
1467-8438
0814-723X
Peer Reviewed
Yes
HERDC Category Description
Peer Reviewed
Yes
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