Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Child sexual abuse;
Abstract
This paper provides the reader with knowledge of symptomology and a profile of the effects of intrafamilial sexual abuse on survivors of this devastating experience. This work provides a brief overview of group therapy as an effective remedial treatment for this population. This type of abuse, considered taboo in American society, is often kept secret. However, it is a highly prevalent social problem, affecting at least one third of the population (McFarlane, Waterman, Conerly, Damon, Durfee, & Long, 1986). Considering the prevalence and secrecy of this phenomenon, it is extremely important that mental health professionals are able to identify possible indicators of this abuse and to bring it to the surface in a caring, gentle, and therapeutic manner.
Year of Submission
1996
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Educational Administration and Counseling
First Advisor
Jeffrey S. Ashby
Date Original
1996
Object Description
1 PDF file (33 leaves)
Copyright
©1996 Laurie J. Belz
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Belz, Laurie J., "A critical overview of intrafamilial sexual abuse: Recognition of symptomology and the efficacy of group treatment" (1996). Graduate Research Papers. 2077.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/2077
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