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Clarke, Loretta. "The complexities of working with adult clients who have histories of severe childhood trauma a systematic literature review with clinical illustrations : a dissertation submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Health Science, 2004." Full thesis. Abstract, 2004. http://puka2.aut.ac.nz/ait/theses/ClarkeL.pdf.

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Nguyen, My Linh Thi. "Health consequences of child and adult sexual abuse /." [St. Lucia, Qld.], 2002. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe16613.pdf.

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Chan, Mi-har. "Breaking secrets : disclosing childhood sexual abuse /." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1998. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B20124843.

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Seinen, Albert Christopher. "A description of faith issues in the spiritual journey of adults recovering from childhood sexual abuse." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1994. http://www.tren.com.

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Smith, Christa M. "Sexual cognitions of childhood sexual abuse survivors /." View online, 2008. http://repository.eiu.edu/theses/docs/32211131464745.pdf.

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Sagle, Betty Sherwood. "The effects of child sexual abuse : an exploration of variables contributing to long term negative effects of child sexual abuse /." Thesis, This resource online, 1992. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-09292009-020126/.

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Ericksen, Stephanie J. "Factors Affecting Revictimization in Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2010. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30453/.

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Structural equation modeling was used to examine how childhood sexual abuse (and other associated variables, such as family functioning and experiencing multiple forms of abuse) relates to revictimization and psychological distress. Participants were women who participated in Project HOW: Health Outcomes of Women interviews, a longitudinal study that spanned six waves of interviews. Only women with a history of childhood sexual abuse were included in the present study (n=178). Experiencing nonsexual child maltreatment in addition to childhood sexual abuse appears directly related to adult sexu

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Chen, Chingju Grace. "Influence of early attachment on the couple relationship for child sexual abuse survivors and their partners." Diss., Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users, 2008.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Family and Child Ecology, 2008.<br>Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Sept. 9, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-274). Also issued in print.

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Matosian, Amy. "Assumptive worlds of female childhood sexual abuse victims." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2005. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2890.

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The results of this study revealed that despite the childhood sexual abuse event, the victims were able to change their views in a positive direction with regard to the benevolence of the world and people as they marched through life and presumably experienced positive events.

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Hanley, Honora M. "The impact of incest history on survivors' relationships with their children /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/9100.

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Frerichs, Gundrun. "Balancing recognition and disrespect recovery as the process of identity formation : a New Zealand study of how services shape recovery from sexual abuse : a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2007 /." Click here to access this resource online, 2007. http://aut.researchgateway.ac.nz/handle/10292/344.

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Backe, Pam. "The Beatitudes in counseling those sexually abused." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), access this title online, 2005. http://www.tren.com/search.cfm?p091-0030.

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Manley, David William. "Researching the need for resources to help husbands of survivors of childhood sexual abuse." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1994. http://www.tren.com.

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Simmons, Rosemary Velda. "Childhood sexual trauma and female prostitution /." Digital version accessible at:, 1999. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/main.

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Moore, Cheleste T. "Preliminary development of an adult sexual abuse survivor symptom index." Virtual Press, 1991. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/770938.

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In reviewing the literature on adult survivors of child sexual abuse/incest, it became apparent that one area has remained in its infancy: a systematic method of symptom assessment. Symptoms, both short and long term, have become clinically well documented. An index, the Sexual Abuse Survivors Symptom Index (evaluating absence/presence, frequency, severity, and impact of symptoms upon the survivor), was developed rationally from the literature was administered. A background questionnaire, simplified from one already in use, was also administered to provide information regarding variables that

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Chen, Bai-Yin. "The long-term psychological impact of child sexual abuse for college male students." Virtual Press, 1996. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1014804.

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Although researchers and clinicians have been aware of male victims of childhood sexual abuse, the literature still lacks sufficient data on the long-term effects for adult males sexually abused during childhood. The current study examined the long-term psychological impacts of childhood sexual abuse for adult males. A standardized measurement, SCL-90-R, was used to assess current psychological functioning such as somatization, obsessivecompulsive, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, phobic anxiety, paranoid ideation, and psychoticism. A questionnaire consisting of demo

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Glaister, Judy Alane. "Experiences of women healing from childhood sexual abuse /." Digital version accessible at:, 2000. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/main.

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Narron, Georganne. "The effects of intrafamilial ritualistic child abuse on an adult survivor : a systemic perspective on recovery /." Diss., This resource online, 1991. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-08062007-094407/.

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Allen-Kelly, Kandie. "Steel Magnolias' healing journeys [manuscript] : rural women speak of transforming their lives after the experience of childhood sexual assault." Connect to this title online, 2002. http://dlibrary.acu.edu.au/digitaltheses/public/adt-acuvp25072005.16/index.html.

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Allen-Kelly, Kandie. "Steel magnolias' healing journeys: Rural women speak of transforming their lives after the experience of childhood sexual assault." Thesis, Australian Catholic University, 2002. https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/download/0ce7433bdbc9815a01617c0ed0dc38498d632659f1e1a5b223a3bbe0a42aa059/2480269/64778_downloaded_stream_3.pdf.

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This thesis examines the construction of healing from childhood sexual assault from the perspective of adult women who had been sexually abused in their childhood years. The purpose of the study is to provide a space to hear the stories of rural women, and a forum to allow those stories to be shared with a wider audience. Its focus is on the women's accounts of how their lives have been shaped by those experiences, what transformation has occurred, what people and processes have helped or hindered their journey and how they construct healing. It aims to develop an understanding of the notion o

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Kolbe, Cleophas. "An investigation into the patterns of child sexual abuse and victim-perpetrator relationships among survivors of child sexual abuse at a university." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2005. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&amp.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the extent, pattern and forms of child sexual abuse amongst university students<br>to investigate the degree of sexual coercion<br>to examine victim-perpetrator relationships<br>to determine the extent to which students are bothered by the event at the time of completing the Early Sexual Experiences Checklist<br>to establish the age of the student at the time the event occurred and also the age of the other person involved when the event occurred<br>and to determine the frequency of the coercive event.

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Groves, Charlotte L. "Clinical work with adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse from a Christian perspective." Online version, 2000. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2000/2000grovesc.pdf.

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Lincoln, Misti Joy Woolery. "A balm in Gilead the role of the church in healing and prevention of child sexual abuse /." Online full text .pdf document, available to Fuller patrons only, 2001. http://www.tren.com.

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Monahan, Ryan Lorraine. "The role of childhood sexual abuse, social support, and optimism in the development of posttraumatic stress disorder." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2008. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3406.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the role childhood sexual abuse (CSA), social support and a person's worldview (i.e., optimistic or pessimistic attitudes) had on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Johnson, Grace Weber. "The effects of childhood sexual abuse on the adult singing voice." < Digital Thesis and Dissertation Collection > Username and password required for access, SU only, 2004. http://www.su.edu/library/digitalthesis/johnsongrace.pdf.

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Nigro, Frank. "Not living in the past recovering from sexual abuse /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), access this title online, 2007. http://www.tren.com/search.cfm?p091-0067.

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Frost, Ami Mariko Hood. "Disclosure of Abuse as a Moderating Variable for Internalized Shame in Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse." Diss., CLICK HERE for online access, 2007. http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/ETD/image/etd2101.pdf.

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Coles, Janice Yvonne. "Breastfeeding and maternal touch after childhood sexual assault /." Connect to thesis, 2006. http://eprints.unimelb.edu.au/archive/00003007.

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Lyle, Patricia N. Burkhart Barry R. "Adult males with childhood sexual experiences the role of attachment and coping in psychological adjustment /." Auburn, Ala., 2006. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/2006%20Summer/Dissertations/LYLE_PATRICIA_51.pdf.

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Cruise, Tracy K. Horton Connie Burrows. "An examination of differences between peer- vs. adult-perpetrated child sexual abuse." Normal, Ill. Illinois State University, 1998. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ilstu/fullcit?p9924346.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Illinois State University, 1998.<br>Title from title page screen, viewed July 13, 2006. Dissertation Committee: Connie B. Horton (chair), Raymond Bergner, Daniel Graybill, Jeff Laurent, Susan L. Smith. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 72-80) and abstract. Also available in print.

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Hopson, Holly E. "Disclosure, Social Reactions to Disclosure, and Mental Health Outcomes Among Adult Child Sexual Abuse Victims." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2010. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1685.

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Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a frequent problem in American society associated with a wide range of negative mental health outcomes. Some evidence suggests that disclosure may moderate the relationship between CSA and mental health. However, the specific reactions a victim receives following disclosure may directly affect the impact that disclosure has on mental health. The current study directly and simultaneously evaluated the roles of disclosure and social reactions in relation to mental health outcomes. The sample consisted of 652 undergraduate students at East Tennessee State University wh

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Dods, Virginia, and mikewood@deakin edu au. "Fracturing the facade : Exploring the impact of childhood sexual abuse." Deakin University. School of Psychology, 2003. http://tux.lib.deakin.edu.au./adt-VDU/public/adt-VDU20050722.150048.

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Examination of previous empirical literature illustrates how researchers have concentrated on documenting the impact of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) on the later psychological functioning of survivors, through comparisons with those who have not had such a history. Only more recently has there been a focus on assessing the relationship between aspects of the abuse and specific psychological difficulties. This thesis investigated the relationships between CSA characteristics and womens later psychological adjustment. The role of attributions, coping methods, parenting competency and marital

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Tshume, Nobom. "Resilience in childhood sexual abuse survivors." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/50438.

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Thesis (MA) -- Stellenbosch University, 2005.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study will review the literature on resilience in adult female childhood sexual abuse survivors with specific focus on incestuous abuse. Adults with histories of sexual abuse are categorised as either resilient or non-resilient on the basis of current functioning. Characteristics of the family of origin and its perceived contribution to the child sexual abuse are discussed. The developmental psychopathology literature addressing issues of resilience and vulnerability to stresses is addressed. The theoretical concepts

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Salvi, Lisa M. "Assimilating the Voices of Abuse: Towards Building a Theory of Intergenerational Transmission." Oxford, Ohio : Miami University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=miami1207174850.

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Farris, Martha Lynne. "Untold stories : an interpretive study of older women sexually abused as children /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/11154.

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Brandt, Sheldon. "Clinically significant change after cognitive restructuring for adult surviviors of childhood sexual abuse." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52164.

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Thesis (MA) -- University of Stellenbosch, 2001.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigated the outcome of cognitive restructuring for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse in terms of clinically significant change. Twenty-six participants were assessed for depression, State anxiety, State anger, State guilt and self-esteem before and after 10 weekly sessions of group Rational-emotive behaviour therapy and at follow-up after 8 weeks. In contrast to a previous analysis of the data in terms of statistical significance indicating significant improvements on all variables from pre- to

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Bailey, Patricia M. "An examination of the relationship between childhood sexual abuse, dissociation, and eating disorders." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2000. http://etd.wvu.edu/templates/showETD.cfm?recnum=1376.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2000.<br>Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xi, 310 p. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-298).

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Lynch, Elizabeth. "Belonging in a safe place : searching for a home in Christian community after childhood sexual abuse." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2011. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk:80/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=203752.

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This thesis presents an exploration of the possibility of women's past experiences of childhood sexual abuse having the status of belonging in Christian communities. This is the result of the observation that in literature and in practice, these experiences are regarded and treated in a way that distances and alienates them from the core values and practices of these places. The thesis is both critical and constructive in exploring how past experiences of childhood sexual abuse can be understood and articulated in ways that facilitate their exclusion from or their belonging in Christian commun

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Nafziger-Meiser, Linda. "Transforming images of God a survivor's resource for healing /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1998. http://www.tren.com.

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Glass, Kimberly Lynn. "Parental attachment as a predictor of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse revictimization." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2006. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3007.

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Explores why revictimization occurs in women who were sexually abused as children. Examines variables such as nature and severity of childhood abuse, attachment, and self-esteem to identify predictors of repeated abuse. A correlational-regression approach was used to test the hypothesis that lower positive attachment to parental figures, mediated by low self-esteem, will be associated with revictimization in adulthood. Approximately 150 women (Age = 18 to 54; M = 27) from various communities across Southern California participated in the study. Results did not support the hypothesis. Though se

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Ah, Hing Antoinette Danielle. "The impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) on the school life experiences and academic performance of adult CSA survivors." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1259.

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Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a societal problem whose origins date back to the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans. It is found in all levels of society, from the wealthiest to the poorest; and the short-term and long-term impacts it has on the lives of the victims, can be devastating. There are many reasons for the occurrence of child sexual abuse, but in all cases, the ultimate accountability rests on the shoulders of the sexual offender. The nature of child sexual victimisation varies from verbal suggestions to violent physical force. Irrespective of which type the child is being subjecte

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Fyfe, Elaine Maria. "Sexual abuse prevalence and association with adverse labour and birth outcomes a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Health Science, 2005." Full thesis. Abstract, 2005.

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Wang, Yu-wei. "A feminist qualitative study of childhood sexual abuse survivors in Taiwan : coping in cultural context /." free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 2004. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p3144467.

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Powers, Marjorie Elizabeth. "The process of forgiveness as a mitigator of health sequelae in women who have been sexually abused as children." View full text, 2005.

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Stines, Lisa R. "How childhood abuse impacts risk for HIV the mediational role of PTSD and adult sexual assault /." [Kent, Ohio] : Kent State University, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=kent1122317261.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Kent State University, 2005.<br>Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Sept. 12, 2006). Advisor: Stevan E. Hobfoll. Keywords: child abuse; HIV; sexual risk; high-risk behaviors; PTSD; sexual assault; rape. Includes survey instrument. Includes bibliographical references (p. 37-47).

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Phelan-McAuliffe, Debra. "Disclosure and its Perceived Impact as Mediators of the Long-Term Consequences of Child Sexual Abuse." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1992. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc279108/.

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The primary purpose of the present study was to investigate factors associated with childhood sexual abuse which mediate long-term effects. Of particular interest were the mediators of disclosure and its perceived impact, as well as variables related to the severity of the abuse. Also of interest were impact areas related to a history of molestation which have received little attention in the literature. Five hundred and seventy-five female undergraduates completed an extensive questionnaire with measures of family background, childhood and adult sexual experiences, health status, and psycholo

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Robinson, Sherlyn D. Pryor John B. "College students' experiences of sexual harassment as a function of sexual abuse history, attributions, self-esteem, PTSD symptoms, and social climate." Normal, Ill. Illinois State University, 2004. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ilstu/fullcit?p3196672.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Illinois State University, 2004.<br>Title from title page screen, viewed May 23, 2006. Dissertation Committee: John B. Pryor (chair), Eros R. DeSouza, Connie B. Horton, Adena B. Meyers. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 69-84) and abstract. Also available in print.

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James, Mary G. 1952. "The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorder Development in College Females." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1992. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500579/.

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The incidence of both childhood sexual abuse and eating disorders is rising. A study of 422 undergraduate college females was undertaken using self report format to determine the incidence of childhood sexual abuse and eating disorders in a college population, and to determine the relationship between the two. In all, 57% of the women surveyed reported experiencing some form of sexual contact before the age of 14. Using the EDI-2 to assess risk of eating disorder development, 42% of these formerly abused women were found to be at risk for the development of an eating disorder. This was not fou

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Townsend, Alicia. "QEEG and MMPI-2 patterns of adults reporting childhood sexual abuse: Determining differences and predictor models." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2003. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4383/.

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Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has been linked to a number of adult psychological maladies. The MMPI-2 has shown specific patterns such as an inverted V in the validity scales, a floating profile, and a 4-5-6 configuration to be present more often in adults who have experienced childhood trauma. Both children and adults who have experienced trauma have shown a number of neurophysiological differences when compared to non-traumatized individuals. However, little research has looked at differences in quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) patterns in these individuals. The purpose of this stud

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Spataro, Josie 1973. "Gender differences in child sexual abuse characteristics and long-term outcomes of mental illness, suicide, and fatal overdose : a prospective investigation." Monash University, Dept. of Psychological Medicine, 2002. http://arrow.monash.edu.au/hdl/1959.1/8111.

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