scholarly journals Interfaces of affectivity and interpersonal bonds building in the mental health of mothers and daughters victims of sexual abuse

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Mariana De Silvério Arantes ◽  
Maria Inês Gandolfo Conceição
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Safe Space ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mothers And Daughters ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
Mother And Daughter ◽  
Victims Of Sexual Abuse ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
Family Mental Health

The objective was to investigate the affection in the bond mother and daughter victims of sexual abuse, understanding the affective logics of conduct, and to investigate transgenerational issues and mental health. Three families from an assistance program to victims of sexual abuse participated in this study conducted by means of home visits, semi-structured interviews with parents, genograms for viewing the families’ life cycle. The analysis of the results used the constructive-interpretative method of González Rey, resulting in four areas of meaning which revealed: 1) transgenerational abuse issues in learning about protection, 2) development of links patterns, 3) affective logics of conduct built on the experiences of the roles and 4) aggressiveness as a interpersonal bond pattern in victims of violence. We perceived the the importance of welcoming families with their pains, opening a safe space to identify and express themselves, trying to break patterns transgenerational lack of protection, avoiding revictimization, and trying to promote family mental health.

Asking the Hard Questions: Psychologists’ Discomfort With Inquiring About Sexual Abuse Histories

2021 ◽  
pp. 107780122110145
Author(s):  
Belinda Nixon ◽  
Elly Quinlan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Early Career Psychologists ◽  
University Training

The literature on sexual abuse indicates low rates of inquiry by mental health professionals. This study explores early career psychologists’ experiences of inquiry into their clients’ sexual abuse histories. Twelve Australian psychologists participated in semi-structured interviews with transcripts analyzed using thematic analysis. The vast majority of participants reported that they did not routinely inquire about sexual abuse with barriers including not knowing what to do, discomfort, stigma, and fear of negative outcomes. Participants asserted that their university training in sexual abuse inquiry was inadequate. Findings emphasize the need for the development of an evidence-based framework for sexual abuse training.

Juvenile Prostitution and Mental Health: Policing Delinquency or Treating Pathology?.

1989 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 77-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Augustine Brannigan ◽  
John Fleischman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Pathological Model ◽  
Victims Of Sexual Abuse ◽  
Juvenile Prostitution ◽  
Adolescent Victims

Abstract Juvenile prostitution has been characterized alternatively as an expression of delinquency based on opportunity, and, as a form of pathological work chosen by adolescent victims of sexual abuse. Analysis of the trends in arrests for solicting in Canada suggest that the majority of persons arrested for soliciting are not juveniles. In addition, estimates of abuse in the background of prostitutes are extremely inconsistent. Questions are raised both about the relevance of the pathological model and the utility of treating soliciting as a crime.

scholarly journals The effects of domestic violence and sexual abuse on mental health

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (12) ◽  
pp. 448-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Itzin ◽  
Susan Bailey ◽  
Arnon Bentovim
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
Mental Health Effects ◽  
Clinical Directors ◽  
Research And Policy

SummaryThe Department of Health and National Institute for Mental Health in England have undertaken a programme of research and policy development since spring 2004 in partnership with the Home Office which has important implications for the practice of psychiatry. This article looks at the Victims of Violence and Abuse Prevention Programme (VVAPP) guide ‘Tackling the Health and Mental Health Effects of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse’ launched in 2006, supported by Department of Health and Home Office ministers and national clinical directors.

Suicidal Ideation in Victims of Sexual Abuse in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-60
Author(s):  
Sheraz Ali ◽  
Johar Ali
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Women's Narratives ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Violence ◽  
Victims Of Sexual Abuse ◽  
First Time ◽  
Research Show

This study focuses on suicidal ideation in victims of sexual abuse. Drawing upon semi-structured interviews of thirty victims of sexual abuse in Khyber Pukhtunkhwah, Pakistan, this paper discusses the theme, i.e. domestic violence, including indiscriminate sexual abuse and the abhorring crime of incest, which remains hidden due to aggressively upheld patriarchal norms of women exploitation. The interviews conducted at six different locations, present women's narratives of their untold plight for the first time. The findings of this research show that among the respondents, only those women had strong suicidal ideations who were the victims of incest. Irritation, aggression and self-deprecating behaviour were strong symptoms of their suicidal temptations. Pain, physical and emotional, caused by overwhelming stress in the form of familial and social hatred, social disconnectedness, burdensomeness and the previous history of violence were the main factors that highly escalated their risk factor in committing suicide

scholarly journals La niñez y adolescencia víctimas de abuso sexual, comunidad Caño el Sapote, municipio de Waslala, 2012

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-154
Author(s):  
Noemí Jarey Blandón Rodríguez ◽  
Yerlis Margine Rodríguez Castillo ◽  
Angélica Leonor Ruíz
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Social Spaces ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Victims Of Sexual Abuse ◽  
Document Review ◽  
Forms Of Violence

Se ha abordado la situación de la niñez y adolescencia víctimas de abuso sexual, realizada en la comunidad Caño el Sapote del municipio de Waslala, 2012. La metodología utilizada es cualitativa con enfoque descriptivo al abordarse casos y formas de abuso sexual en la niñez; además, se manifiestan las consecuencias que asumen cada niña, niño y adolescente sobreviviente de abuso sexual. También se ha descrito la ruta de acceso a la justicia. Las técnicas utilizadas fueron entrevistas semi- estructurada, grupo focal y revisión documental. Los resultados demuestran que el abuso sexual es una de las formas de violencias que se viven dentro de las familias y personas cercanas a ella en todos los ámbitos y espacios sociales. Los resultados reflejan desconocimientos de lo que es en sí el abuso sexual por parte de la mayoría de las personas, acontecimiento que sucede dentro de la sociedad, pero por una u otra razón no se rompe el silencio, no existe igualdad por la posición  en la pirámide social.Summary The present study addresses the situation of children and adolescents victims of sexual abuse, in the community of Caño El Sapote, municipality of Waslala, 2012. The methodology that was used is qualitative with a descriptive approach when addressing cases and forms of sexual abuse in children. We make use of techniques based on semi- structured interviews, focus groups and document review. The research also manifests the consequences that each girl, boy and adolescent survivors of sexual abuse assumes. As well, it describes the path to justice. The results show that sexual abuse is one of the forms of violence that are experienced within families and people close to them in all areas and social spaces. The results reflect that most people are lacking information of what is sexual abuse, an event that occurs in society and has become very common, but for whatever reason the silence does not break, and there is no equality due to the position in the social pyramid.

scholarly journals Os Prejuízos causados à Saúde Mental e à vida sexual adulta das mulheres vítimas de Abuso Sexual na infância / The Injuries caused to Mental Health and the adult sexual life of victims of Sexual Abuse in the childhood

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (46) ◽  
pp. 359-378
Author(s):  
Danielle Xenofonte Siebra ◽  
Marianna Leite Barroso ◽  
Antônio Marlos Duarte de Melo ◽  
José Marcondes Macêdo Landim ◽  
Gislene Farias de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Victims Of Sexual Abuse

É de alta complexidade os problemas que podem ser ocasionados pelo abuso sexual infantil, mormente porque esses costuma perdurar por anos ou pela vida toda do indivíduo, motivo pelo qual quanto mais cedo o abuso for revelado, maiores são as chances de amenização das consequências que podem acometer o menor. Este artigo discute os prejuízos causados à saúde mental e à vida sexual adulta das mulheres vítimas de abuso sexual na infância. Trata-se de um estudo bibliográfico, que discute autores contemporâneos que tratam da temática. Os resultados demonstraram os prejuízos mentais e relacionais causados a esta parcela da população, que vão desde a apatia, medo, insônia, a dificuldade no estabelecimento de vínculos afetivos saudáveis. Parece urgente Políticas públicas que promovam apoio à saúde emocional, às vítimas de abuso sexual infantil.

scholarly journals “It’s Almost Impossible to Speak about It”: Sexual Abuse, Forgiveness, and the Need for Restitution Rituals

Religions ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Rudolfsson ◽  
Fredrik Portin
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Safe Space ◽  
Victims Of Sexual Abuse ◽  
Christian Congregations ◽  
The Church ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

The focus of this research was on ways in which Christian congregations can address the concept of forgiveness when caring for victims of sexual abuse, and to make suggestions for a restitution mass as a possible way for congregations to work with these victims. Interviews with seven women and one man, who were victims of sexual abuse, were analyzed according to inductive thematic analysis. Our focus was on abuse that had occurred outside Church, i.e., not perpetrated by representatives for the Church. The informants described how attending services in Church could trigger their memories of sexual abuse, and they struggled to understand the concept of forgiveness; who they were to forgive and what made their forgiveness good enough. They expressed a need for the Church to offer them a safe space, rituals where their experiences would be acknowledged, and to meet with other victims of sexual abuse. We argue that representatives for the Church need to acquire knowledge about sexual abuse and its consequences before offering care. Further, the presence of victims of sexual abuse in a congregation demands that the congregation create appropriate conditions where the victim’s needs and concerns are put into focus. Addressing forgiveness and offering rituals must be done in such a way that it does not consolidate the victim’s feelings of exclusion, guilt, and shame.

Victims of Violence: Aspects of the “Victim-to-Patient” Process in Women*

1992 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 497-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebeka Moscarello
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
Wife Assault ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
Aids Diagnosis

This paper is an overview of aspects of the victim-to-patient process which reflects the interrelationship between mental health and mental disorder, particularly of women who suffer the sexual assault, sexual abuse, or wife assault. Knowledge of the psychological processes and symptoms aids diagnosis, modifies treatment and the process of recovery following acts of violence.

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