Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Adulthood
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Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Adulthood Child abuse is a serious issue in today's society. Many people have been victims of child abuse. There are three forms of child abuse: physical, emotional, and sexual. Many researchers believe that sexual abuse is the most detremental of the three. A middle-aged adult who is feeling depressed will probably not relate it back to his childhood, but maybe he should. The short-term effects of childhood sexual abuse have been proven valid, but now the question is, do the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse affect middle-aged adults? Many contradicting views arise from the subject of childhood sexual abuse. Researchers and psychologists argue on this issue. Childhood sexual abuse has the potential to damage a child physically, emotionally, and behaviorally for the rest of his or her childhood, and the effects have been connected to lasting into middle-aged adulthood. Research has been conducted on what type of children are the most at risk of being sexually abused. Childhood abuse has a greater chance of happening to children of certain backgrounds. One researcher states that "Child sexual abuse occurs more frequently in children from socially deprived and disorganized family backgrounds. Marital dysfunction, as evidenced by parental separation and domestic violence, is associated with higher risks of child sexual abuse" (Mullen 4). Mullen goes on to state that "The possibility has been raised that characteristics such as physical attractiveness, temperament, or physical maturity might increase the risks of children being sexually abused" (4). Many researchers link behavioral problems in adulthood to childhood abuse. One researcher says that "An adult who was sexually abused as a child has a greater chance of becoming violent, suicidal, and abusive to their children than an adult who was not abused sexually as a child" (Kliest 155). These characteristics could hinder a victim from living a normal lifestyle and having a family. Kliest also states, "Adults who were abused sexually as children will have a greater chance than those who were not of experiencing sexual dysfunction, such as flashbacks, difficulty in arousal, and phobic reactions to sexual intimacy" (156). Many researchers agree that childhood sexual abuse has a negative effect on an adult's personal relationships. Another researcher states, "A history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) appears to have an adverse impact on the quality of adult intimate relationships, and they report avoiding the development of close adult relationships because of their fear of rejection" (Whiffen 1103).
In this essay, the author
- Explains that childhood sexual abuse is a serious issue in today's society, and many people have been victims of it.
- States that research has been conducted on what type of children are the most at risk of being sexually abused.
- Explains that many researchers link behavioral problems in adulthood to childhood abuse, such as sexual dysfunction, flashbacks, difficulty in arousal, and phobic reactions to sexual intimacy.
- Explains that childhood sexual abuse is a serious issue in today's society, and many people have been victims of it.
- States that research has been conducted on what type of children are the most at risk of being sexually abused.
- Explains that many researchers link behavioral problems in adulthood to childhood abuse, such as sexual dysfunction, flashbacks, difficulty in arousal, and phobic reactions to sexual intimacy.
- Explains that being sexually abused as a child can lead to mental health problems in middle-aged adults.
- Argues that a child who was sexually abused has heightened risk of becming involved with drugs as an adult. suicide is another long-term effect.
- Explains that childhood sexual abuse can ruin an adult's personal and intimate relationships and cause physical problems. parents need to be aware of the signs of child abuse.
- Explains that psychiatric residents' views on their training and experience regarding issues related to child abuse.
- Explains that henderson, c.w., and kandel, minouche, "repressed memories of child abuse may be valid."
- Cites kliest, george a., and mullen, paul e. on the long-term effects of child sexual abuse.
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829 wordsRead More - Child Abuse and Neglectexplanatory essayChildren who have been abused are left with more than just physical scars. They have many psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems as well. Their social lives are affected dramatically, and they suffer lifelong effects. (Lambert) Children tend to be emotionally disturbed years after the abuse, many have IQ scores lower than average, and some have even been classified as mentally retarded. Children who have been abused also show signs of personality and neurological changes. (Oates 119) Sexual abuse has been linked to nightmares, bed wetting, sadness, clinging behavior, and anxiety. Children also showed more aggressive and anti-social behaviors. (Oates 127) Adults who were sexually abused are more prone to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and drug or alcohol problems. (Oates 132-133) Studies show overwhelming evidence of the effects abuse can have on a child, and the way the effects continue into their adult lives. (Oates 135)
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- Explains that children who have been abused are left with psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems, as well as personality and neurological changes. sexual abuse has been linked to nightmares, bed wetting, sadness, clinging behavior and anxiety.
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- Explains that drastic changes in behavior are an initial sign that a child has been sexually abused. there are also physical signs of sexual abuse, such as rips and tears of the genital and anal area.
- Opines that it is important to prevent abuse from happening in the first place by educating and counseling new parents on the difficulties of parenthood.
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- Explains that palusci, md, ms, vincent j., and nemours foundation's "shaken baby/shaken impact syndrome".
2539 wordsRead More - Long-Term Effects of Child Sexual Abuseexplanatory essayThis paper outlines the consequences of child sexual abuse (CSA) based on the examination of results from multiple researches previously fulfilled concerning the psychological and physical impact of this crime, information of statistics, warning signs detected, victims’ performances, and emotional state. Sexual abuse causes severe trauma on child victims that will last for the course of their lives, therefore it is critical to identify and improve the therapeutic methods utilized to treat CSA survivors.
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- Outlines the consequences of child sexual abuse (csa) based on the examination of results from multiple researches previously fulfilled concerning the psychological and physical impact of this crime.
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- Explains that 53% of patients with functional digestive problems had a history of sexual violence.
- Explains that women with csa antecedents are prone to suffer chronic pelvic pain and other gynecologic problems in a more elevated rate than women without.
- Explains that csa sufferers often experience chest soreness, difficulties to breath, arrhythmia, and ischemic heart disease.
- Explains that child sexual abuse victims are more susceptible to becoming alcohol and drug addicts, as well as to behave dangerously. depressive episodes and ptsd are regularly presented by survivors of this offense.
- Explains that the traumatic experience of child molestation is often lived with extreme distress, horror, and vulnerability. ptsd warning signs implicate re-experiencing the incident, numbness to response, or overreaction to stimuli among others.
- Explains that paolucci, genuis & violato (2001) reported that the magnitude of the common effects of sexual violence during childhood provided two different results (biased and unbiased).
- Explains that psychotherapy is fundamental for survivors of child sexual abuse since it can help to relieve the emotional turmoil produced by the offense.
- Opines that therapy is a great alternative to help victims overcome the challenges of the tragedy they had endured.
- Explains that a meta-analysis was conducted with the intention of scrutinizing the results of previous research. the investigation utilized professional journals, statistics, and psychological bulletins.
- Explains that sexual violence during childhood causes serious consequences on health.
- Explains that trauma: childhood sexual abuse can lead to post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd).
1069 wordsRead More - Sexual Abuse in Childhood and Adolescenceopinion essayMcElheran, M., Briscoe-Smith, A., Khaylis, A., Westrup, D., Hayward, C., & Gore-Felton, C. (2012). A conceptual model of post-traumatic growth among children and adolescents in the aftermath of sexual abuse. Counseling Psychology Quarterly, 25(1), 73-82.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that it is difficult to collect accurate and consistent statistics on child sexual abuse because of erratic national reporting and the varying definitions of what is considered abuse.
- Explains that they chose sexual abuse in childhood and adolescence because they have never been able to grasp why the perpetrators think what they are doing is right.
- Defines child sexual abuse as unwelcomed sexual contact with a minor or as specific as narrowing down which acts are considered abuse.
- Opines that it is difficult to collect accurate and consistent statistics on child sexual abuse because of erratic national reporting and the varying definitions of what is considered abuse.
- Explains that they chose sexual abuse in childhood and adolescence because they have never been able to grasp why the perpetrators think what they are doing is right.
- Defines child sexual abuse as unwelcomed sexual contact with a minor or as specific as narrowing down which acts are considered abuse.
- Explains that many children and adolescents who are victims of sexual abuse do not disclose it to loved ones or authorities for multiple reasons.
- Interviewed carrie a. cooper, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and licensed professional clinical counselor, working for kaiser permanente.
- Analyzes how carrie a. cooper's opinions and viewpoints about the characteristics of the abused and of abusers are parallel to research and textbooks.
- Opines that they would like to spend more time talking about cooper's general experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
- Explains that they were dreading the course because it was about family violence, but realized that the topics were necessary to understand and comprehend in order to be the best possible therapist.
- Introduces barnett, miller, perrin, and castillo in their book, family violence across the lifespan.
2668 wordsRead More - Effects of Child Abuse on Psychological Developmentexplanatory essayMost people do not know how to cope with abused children. I became interested in this topic because when I was a teenager I had a friend who was abused by her stepfather and I didn’t know how to help her. I would like to know how children’s psychological development is affected, and how we can help these children cope with their misfortune. The most common effect is that maltreated children are, essentially, rejected. These destructive experiences impact on the developing child, increasing the risks for emotional, behavioral, social and physical problems throughout life. The purpose of this paper is to outline how these experiences may result in such increased risks by influencing the development of the child’s psychology.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that most people don't know how to cope with abused children. they want to understand how children's psychological development is affected and how we can help them cope.
- Explains that child abuse is not a new problem in the united states. it's not only the mental or physical injury but also sexual abuse.
- Explains that many parents were physically or emotionally abused and neglected as children by their parents. merrill (1962) developed a typology of the abusive parent.
- Explains that most people don't know how to cope with abused children. they want to understand how children's psychological development is affected and how we can help them cope.
- Explains that child abuse is not a new problem in the united states. it's not only the mental or physical injury but also sexual abuse.
- Explains that many parents were physically or emotionally abused and neglected as children by their parents. merrill (1962) developed a typology of the abusive parent.
- Explains that child abuse and neglect has become the focus of attention of all prevention centers and organizations for children care.
- Explains that many researchers have declared that the abusive parent major problem is his economy status in this case poverty, and the many environmental factors that could deteriorate the psychological condition.
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