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Emotion dysregulation and risky sexual behavior in revictimization

Publication year: 2010
Source: Child Abuse & Neglect, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 27 October 2010

Terri L., Messman-Moore , Kate L., Walsh , David, DiLillo

 Objective: The current study examined emotion dysregulation as a mechanism underlying risky sexual behavior and sexual revictimization among adult victims of child sexual abuse (CSA) and child physical abuse (CPA). Methods: Participants were 752 college women. Victimization history, emotion dysregulation, and risky sexual behavior were assessed with anonymous, self-report surveys utilizing a cross-sectional design. Results: Approximately 6.3% of participants reported CSA, 25.5% reported CPA, and 17.8% reported rape during adolescence or adulthood. CSA and CPA were associated with increased risk for adolescent/adult rape; 29.8% of CSA victims and 24.3% of CPA victims were revictimized. Path analytic models tested hypothesized relationships among child abuse, emotion dysregulation,…

Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 10/28/2010 | Link to this post on IFP |
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