Sexual Assault Disclosure in Relation to Adolescent Mental Health: Results From the National Survey of Adolescents
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Joshua Broman-Fulks Ph.D, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: Child sexual assault is a risk factor for a wide range of emotional and behavioral
problems. Little is known about mental health functioning in relation
to victims’ decisions to tell someone (or not) about their assault. This study
used data from a nationally representative sample of 4,023 adolescents to examine
the relation between sexual assault disclosure characteristics and mental
health outcomes. Results indicated that youth who disclosed the assault to
someone within 1 month were at reduced risk for current major depressive episode
(MDE) and delinquency. No relation was found between disclosure
latency and risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or substance use
problems. Notably, disclosure to mothers was associated with significantly
reduced risk for current PTSD and delinquency.
Sexual Assault Disclosure in Relation to Adolescent Mental Health: Results From the National Survey of Adolescents
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Broman-Fulks, J. J., Ruggiero, K. J., Hanson, R. F., Smith, D. W., Resnick, H. S., Kilpatrick, D. G., & Saunders, B. S. (2007). Sexual assault disclosure in relation to adolescent mental health: Results from the National Survey of Adolescents. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 36(2): 260-266. (Apr 2007) Published by Taylor & Francis (ISSN: 1537-4424). DOI: 10.1080/15374410701279701
- Language: English
- Date: 2007