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The Influence of Child Sexual Abuse on the Self from Adult Narrative Perspectives

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The Influence of Child Sexual Abuse on the Self from Adult Narrative Perspectives. / Krayer, A.M.; Gwilym, H.M.; Krayer, A. et al.
In: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, Vol. 24, No. 2, 06.03.2015, p. 135-151.

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Krayer, AM, Gwilym, HM, Krayer, A, Seddon, D, Robinson, CA & Gwilym, H 2015, 'The Influence of Child Sexual Abuse on the Self from Adult Narrative Perspectives', Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 135-151. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2015.1001473

APA

Krayer, A. M., Gwilym, H. M., Krayer, A., Seddon, D., Robinson, C. A., & Gwilym, H. (2015). The Influence of Child Sexual Abuse on the Self from Adult Narrative Perspectives. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 24(2), 135-151. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2015.1001473

CBE

Krayer AM, Gwilym HM, Krayer A, Seddon D, Robinson CA, Gwilym H. 2015. The Influence of Child Sexual Abuse on the Self from Adult Narrative Perspectives. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 24(2):135-151. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2015.1001473

MLA

Krayer, A.M. et al. "The Influence of Child Sexual Abuse on the Self from Adult Narrative Perspectives". Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 2015, 24(2). 135-151. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2015.1001473

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Krayer AM, Gwilym HM, Krayer A, Seddon D, Robinson CA, Gwilym H. The Influence of Child Sexual Abuse on the Self from Adult Narrative Perspectives. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 2015 Mar 6;24(2):135-151. doi: 10.1080/10538712.2015.1001473

Author

Krayer, A.M. ; Gwilym, H.M. ; Krayer, A. et al. / The Influence of Child Sexual Abuse on the Self from Adult Narrative Perspectives. In: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 2015 ; Vol. 24, No. 2. pp. 135-151.

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TY - JOUR

T1 - The Influence of Child Sexual Abuse on the Self from Adult Narrative Perspectives

AU - Krayer, A.M.

AU - Gwilym, H.M.

AU - Krayer, A.

AU - Seddon, D.

AU - Robinson, C.A.

AU - Gwilym, H.

N1 - On institutional repository after 12 months embargo

PY - 2015/3/6

Y1 - 2015/3/6

N2 - The impact of child sexual abuse on the adult self is not yet clearly understood. We explored adult perspectives through the use of narrative interviews (N = 30). Three key themes or views of self were identified in all narratives to varying degrees: the worthless self, the self as unknown, and the potential/developing self. Ambivalence and tension were present in all narratives. Individuals were challenged to integrate the sexual abuse experience in a constructive way and develop a more coherent perception of the self. The narrative method highlighted the dynamic nature of peoples’ experiences at the same time recognizing that the narratives themselves are in progress. Reactions to disclosure, social support, and interpersonal connections are crucial at every turn.

AB - The impact of child sexual abuse on the adult self is not yet clearly understood. We explored adult perspectives through the use of narrative interviews (N = 30). Three key themes or views of self were identified in all narratives to varying degrees: the worthless self, the self as unknown, and the potential/developing self. Ambivalence and tension were present in all narratives. Individuals were challenged to integrate the sexual abuse experience in a constructive way and develop a more coherent perception of the self. The narrative method highlighted the dynamic nature of peoples’ experiences at the same time recognizing that the narratives themselves are in progress. Reactions to disclosure, social support, and interpersonal connections are crucial at every turn.

U2 - 10.1080/10538712.2015.1001473

DO - 10.1080/10538712.2015.1001473

M3 - Article

VL - 24

SP - 135

EP - 151

JO - Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

JF - Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

SN - 1053-8712

IS - 2

ER -