B Nurcombe1. 1. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, The University of Queensland, Mental Health Centre, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Australia. bnurcombe@psychiatry.uq.edu.au
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review scientific literature concerning the prevalence, childhood outcome and adult outcome of child sexual abuse, and the hypothetical models that have been postulated to explain its psychopathology. METHOD: Selective critical review of literature. RESULTS: Estimates of prevalence of sexual abuse suggest that a significant number of children of both sexes are affected. Research into the psychopathology of sexual abuse is hindered by methodological problems. However, sexual abuse has been associated with a number of psychiatric disorders and maladaptive lifestyles in childhood and adulthood. Several theoretical models of the psychopathology of child sexual abuse are examined and compared. CONCLUSIONS: A transactional model is the most comprehensive and encompassing.
OBJECTIVE: To review scientific literature concerning the prevalence, childhood outcome and adult outcome of childsexual abuse, and the hypothetical models that have been postulated to explain its psychopathology. METHOD: Selective critical review of literature. RESULTS: Estimates of prevalence of sexual abuse suggest that a significant number of children of both sexes are affected. Research into the psychopathology of sexual abuse is hindered by methodological problems. However, sexual abuse has been associated with a number of psychiatric disorders and maladaptive lifestyles in childhood and adulthood. Several theoretical models of the psychopathology of childsexual abuse are examined and compared. CONCLUSIONS: A transactional model is the most comprehensive and encompassing.
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