Behavior Problems of Sexually Abused Children in Foster Care

Thompson, Ronald W.; Authier, Karen J.; Ruma, Penney R.

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“…Finally, females and Whites are more likely to experience higher levels of sexual victimization whereas running away more often is positively linked to being a victim of physical assault. With the exception of sexual abuse, these results are in the expected direction and are generally consistent with the larger literature on foster care youth (Benedict et al 1994; Clausen et al 1998; Courtney and Terao 2005; Poertner et al 1999; Taussig 2002; Thompson et al 1994; Unrau and Grinnell 2005; Vaughn et al 2007). …”

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“…Many foster youth have experienced abuse and/or neglect in their family of origin or while in foster care or both (Benedict et al 1994; Clausen et al 1998; Poertner et al 1999; Thompson et al 1994). For example, Lau et al (2003) in their study of high risk youth in the public sector of care found that more than one half of respondents reported at least one type of moderate abuse.…”

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Foster Care Placement, Poor Parenting, and Negative Outcomes Among Homeless Young Adults

Tyler

Melander

2010

J Child Fam Stud

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Although homeless youth with and without foster care histories both face adverse life circumstances, little is known about how these two groups compare in terms of their early histories and whether they face similar outcomes. As such, we compared those with and without a history of foster care placement to determine if the associations between a history of poor parenting and negative outcomes including depression, delinquency, physical and sexual victimization, and substance use, are similar for these two groups. The sample consisted of 172 homeless young adults from the Midwestern United States. Multivariate results revealed that among those previously in foster care, a history of physical abuse and neglect were positively associated with more depressive symptoms whereas sexual abuse and neglect were related to delinquency and physical victimization. Additionally, lower caretaker monitoring was linked to greater delinquent participation. Among those without a history of foster care, physical abuse was related to more depressive symptoms whereas sexual abuse was positively correlated with delinquency, sexual victimization, and substance use. Furthermore, lower monitoring was related to more substance use. Our findings are discussed in terms of a social stress framework and we review the implications of foster care placement for homeless young adults.

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Foster Care Placement, Poor Parenting, and Negative Outcomes Among Homeless Young Adults

Tyler

Melander

2010

J Child Fam Stud

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“…In a large (n = 300) survey of foster parent experiences of behavior problems among sexually abused children in foster care, 77% of carers reported that such children display eating problems either sometimes or frequently, and 23% felt 'bothered' by these problems (Thompson, Authier, & Ruma, 1994). Two studies have described children in foster care who are chronic excessive eaters (hyperphagia), but who are neither obese nor growth impaired (Ayoob, Kaminer, & Zawel, 1994;Demb, 1991).…”

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Patterns of Aberrant Eating Among Pre-adolescent Children in Foster Care

Tarren‐Sweeney

2006

J Abnorm Child Psychol

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The paper reports epidemiological and phenomenological investigations of aberrant eating among 347 pre-adolescent children in court-ordered foster and kinship care, in New South Wales, Australia. A quarter of children displayed clinically significant aberrant eating problems, with no evidence of gender or age effects. Two distinct patterns were identified. The first is a pattern of excessive eating and food acquisition and maintenance behaviors without concurrent obesity (termed Food maintenance syndrome), resembling the behavioral correlates of Hyperphagic Short Stature (Psychosocial Dwarfism). Various data suggest this pattern is primarily triggered by acute stress, including maltreatment in care, against a background of complex psychopathology and developmental disabilities. The second is a cluster of pica-type eating behaviors that correlates with self-injurious behavior, and is closely associated with developmental disabilities. The paper includes recommendations for clinicians working with pre-adolescent children in care.

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“…La victimisation sexuelle antérieure est clairement un des facteurs les plus documentés dans les écrits (Gagnon, Tremblay et Bégin, 2005a). Bien que les taux varient considérablement d'une étude à l'autre (de 48 % à 100 %) en ce qui concerne la présence d'une expérience d'agression sexuelle antérieure chez les enfants présentant des comportements sexuels problématiques (Gagnon, Tremblay et Bégin, 2005a), plusieurs auteurs considèrent qu'il s'agit d'un facteur souvent lié au problème (Berliner, 1991;Friedrich, 1993;Thompson, Authier et Ruma, 1994;Bentovim, 2002;Ryan, 2002). Il y a déjà vingt ans, Johnson (1988;1989) identifiait cette caractéristique chez les enfants présentant cette forme de comportements.…”

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L’absence de considération pour la notion de genre dans l’intervention auprès des enfants manifestant des comportements sexuels problématiques et auprès de leurs parents

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Drolet

2010

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À partir d’une recension des écrits portant sur les enfants présentant des comportements sexuels inappropriés à l’endroit d’autres enfants, nous réfléchirons à l’absence de considération pour la notion de genre dans la conceptualisation de cette problématique et par conséquent, dans les programmes d’intervention destinés à cette clientèle. Puisque ces enfants sont majoritairement des garçons, et en nous basant sur la théorie de l’apprentissage social, nous soulignerons le rôle central qu’occupe le père en tant que modèle comportemental pour son fils tant sur le plan de son impact sur l’apparition des conduites inappropriées qu’en ce qui a trait au potentiel qu’il représente pour l’apprentissage de comportements plus sains. En fait, nous expliquerons que les comportements sexuels problématiques sont notamment le fruit d’apprentissages réalisés au sein du milieu familial qui se caractérise souvent par des interactions parent-enfant négatives qui favorisent la présence de maltraitance. Nous avancerons comment le processus de victimisation contribue au développement et au maintien de ces comportements. Enfin, dans le but de bonifier l’intervention en la matière et de remettre la notion de genre au centre de nos préoccupations, nous proposerons la Formation interactive parent-enfant comme modèle d’intervention pour compléter la pratique cognitive-comportementale déjà réalisée auprès de cette clientèle.Following a review of literature pertaining to children who exhibit inappropriate sexual behaviour toward other children, we will focus on the notion of gender and address the lack of attention paid to the gender factor in the conceptualization of such conduct as well as in associated intervention programs. Given that most offenders are boys, it is our intention to apply the social learning theory to highlight the pivotal role that a father plays as a role model in terms of (a) paternal influence behind incidences of inappropriate behaviour on the one hand; and (b) the father’s potential to engender more healthy behaviour on the other. Specifically, we will demonstrate how problematic sexual conduct finds its roots within the family milieu in that it is often manifested by parent-child interaction leading to abuse. We will outline how the process of victimization contributes to the development and continued presence of abusive conduct. In order to bring about improvements to intervention programs and to place the gender factor in the forefront of our efforts, we will propose Interactive Parent-Child Training as an intervention model to build upon the cognitive behavioural therapy already developed for the above clients

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Behavior Problems of Sexually Abused Children in Foster Care

Cited by 20 publications

References 3 publications

Foster Care Placement, Poor Parenting, and Negative Outcomes Among Homeless Young Adults

Foster Care Placement, Poor Parenting, and Negative Outcomes Among Homeless Young Adults

Patterns of Aberrant Eating Among Pre-adolescent Children in Foster Care

L’absence de considération pour la notion de genre dans l’intervention auprès des enfants manifestant des comportements sexuels problématiques et auprès de leurs parents

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