Descriptor
| Behavior Patterns | 1 |
| Child Abuse | 1 |
| Children | 1 |
| Depression (Psychology) | 1 |
| Disclosure | 1 |
| Emotional Adjustment | 1 |
| Emotional Problems | 1 |
| Fear | 1 |
| Self Concept | 1 |
| Self Efficacy | 1 |
| Sexual Abuse | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Child Abuse & Neglect: The… | 1 |
Author
| Ligezinska, Malgorzata | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedLigezinska, Malgorzata; And Others – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1996
This study evaluated the emotional and behavioral adjustment of 41 children (ages 5-15) within the first 3 months following disclosure of extrafamilial sexual abuse. Findings indicated that children's perceptions of self-blame and guilt for the abuse and the extent of traumatization predicted their self-reported symptomatology of depression,…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Abuse, Children, Depression (Psychology)
