Childhood Sexual Victimization among College Men: Definitional and Methodological Issues

Fromuth, Mary Ellen; Burkhart, Barry R.

doi:10.1891/0886-6708.2.4.241

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“…[13][14][15][16] We focus on the age difference emphasized by Finkelhor, which has several advantages, including simplicity. It does exclude abusive experiences between peers, a potential limitation, though uncommonly reported in our sample.…”

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Childhood Sexual Abuse Among Homosexual Men: Prevalence and Association with Unsafe Sex

Lenderking

Wold²,

Mayer

et al. 1997

J GEN INTERN MED

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Of 327 homosexual and bisexual men participating in an ongoing cohort study pertaining to risk factors for HIV infection who completed a survey regarding history of sexual abuse, 116 (35.5%) reported being sexually abused as children. Those abused were more likely to have more lifetime male partners, to report more childhood stress, to have lied in the past in order to have sex, and to have had unprotected receptive anal intercourse in the past 6 months (odds ratio 2.13; 95% confidence interval 1.15-3.95). Sexual abuse remained a significant predictor of unprotected receptive anal intercourse in a logistic model adjusting for potential confounding variables. en sexually abused as children may experience several sequelae, such as depression, 1 low self-esteem, 2 sexual promiscuity, 3 interpersonal difficulties, 4 or substance abuse, 5 that might increase their risk of engaging in behaviors associated with HIV transmission. However, there has been little research on the effects of sexual abuse on homosexual men, 6 a group particularly at risk of HIV infection. One study of homosexual and bisexual men recruited from sexually transmitted disease clinics found that 37% of the sample had been sexually abused as children, and that childhood sexual abuse was associated with unprotected anal intercourse, substance abuse, depression, reduced social support, and HIV infection. 7,8 This study examined the potential relation between childhood sexual abuse and unsafe sexual behavior in a cohort of homosexual and bisexual men. We hypothesized that sexual abuse would be prevalent in this population, and that there would be a relation between history of childhood sexual abuse and HIV-related sexual risk taking. METHODS ParticipantsParticipants were homosexual and bisexual men participating in two studies examining factors related to HIV infection at a community health center. 9,10 There were no significant demographic differences between the two studies, and there were similar proportions engaging in unprotected anal intercourse at study entry. Of 422 cohort members, 359 were eligible to participate. Of these, 327 (91.1%) completed the questionnaire. PROCEDUREAt a regular study visit, participants were interviewed about sexual and health behaviors, were tested for HIV, then completed the sexual abuse questionnaire. Appropriate measures were taken to help participants cope with distressing reactions to the questionnaire. Childhood Sexual Abuse Measure Childhood StressParticipants were asked to rate how stressful their childhood was, from 1 (not at all stressful) to 7 (extremely stressful). Definition of Sexual AbuseParticipants were presented with Finkelhor's community standard definition: sexual abuse is a sexual experience with a person at least 5 years older if the child was 12 and under, or 10 years or older if the child is between 13 and 16 inclusive, with or without physical contact, and whether or not sex was wanted by the child. 11 Descriptions of Sexual AbuseParticipants provided their age at the time of the abuse experi...

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Childhood Sexual Abuse Among Homosexual Men: Prevalence and Association with Unsafe Sex

Lenderking

Wold²,

Mayer

et al. 1997

J GEN INTERN MED

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“…Research on the impact of sexual victimization on males, specifically, is in early stages and, as such, must be interpreted with caution. Limitations among these studies include: a tendency to measure only one type of victim outcome, insufficient attention to how family history and personal characteristics mediate outcomes, a dearth of prospective longitudinal studies, and an over-reliance on convenience samples and retrospective accounts (Forouzan and Van Gijseghem 2005;Fromuth and Burkhart 1987).…”

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Male Child Sexual Abuse: A Phenomenology of Betrayal

2008

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Being deeply understood relies on the ability of the social work clinician to have authentic and genuine empathy for their client. This phenomenological study sought to understand the lived experience of men sexually abused as boys in their childhood, and what life is like for them as sexual abuse survivors in adulthood. Analyses of fourteen male survivors' narratives into the abuse they experienced as children, and the meaning they make of that experience today, offer insights for therapists. Findings suggest that therapists have a responsibility to ask male clients about sexual victimization, even when this is not the presenting problem but they exhibit sexual abuse related problems; an obligation to educate one's self on responding therapeutically to disclosure; a duty to receive training to counsel sexually victimized males; a responsibility to advocate for the development of men's services; and taking an active role in shifting attitudes towards men's vulnerabilities.

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“…Low-range estimates include: 3.0% (Kercher and McShane, 1984), 3.8% (Siege1 er a/., 1987), 4.8% (Fritz et al, 1981), Lisak 6.0% (Finkelhor, 1984), 7.3% (Risin and Koss, 1987), 8.0% (Baker and Duncan, 1985) and 8.7% (Finkelhor, 1979). Higher-range estimates include: 11.0% (Murphy, 1987, cited in Urquiza andKeating, 1990), 16% (Finkelhor et al, 1990), 17.3% (Urquiza, 1988, cited in Urquiza andKeating, 1990), 24% (Fromuth and Burkhart, 1987), and 34% (Lisak and Luster, 1994).…”

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The psychological impact of sexual abuse: Content analysis of interviews with male survivors

Lisak

1994

Journal of Traumatic Stress

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Autobiographical interviews with 26 adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim and content analyzed to identify common psychological themes. Approximately equal numbers of men were abused by male and female perpetrators, almost half came from disrupted or violent homes and a majority had a history of substance abuse. Fifteen psychological themes were identified: Anger, Betrayal, Fear, Homosexuality Issues, Helplessness, Isolation and Alienation, Legitimacy, Loss, Masculinity Issues, Negative Childhood Peer Relations, Negative Schemas about People, Negative Schemas about the Self, Problems with Sexuality, Self Blame/Guilt and Shame/Humiliation. The themes are discussed and illustrated with examples drawn from the transcripts.

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Childhood Sexual Victimization among College Men: Definitional and Methodological Issues

Cited by 68 publications

References 6 publications

Childhood Sexual Abuse Among Homosexual Men: Prevalence and Association with Unsafe Sex

Childhood Sexual Abuse Among Homosexual Men: Prevalence and Association with Unsafe Sex

Male Child Sexual Abuse: A Phenomenology of Betrayal

The psychological impact of sexual abuse: Content analysis of interviews with male survivors

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