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Sibling Sexual Abuse: An Exploratory Study of Long-Term Consequences for Self-Esteem and Counseling Considerations

NCJ Number
247922
Journal
Journal of Family Violence Volume: 29 Issue: 2 Dated: February 2014 Pages: 205-213
Author(s)
Mandy Morrill
Date Published
February 2014
Length
9 pages
Annotation
Great advances have been made regarding the study of child sexual assault since the 1970's.
Abstract
Great advances have been made regarding the study of child sexual assault since the 1970's. In spite of these advances, the gravity of sibling sexual abuse has largely been overlooked in sexual abuse literature. This paper uses peer reviewed research to highlight some of the major issues and unique long-term consequences associated with sibling sexual abuse. Specifically, an altered version of the Conflict Tactics Scale Straus (Journal of Marriage and the Family 41:75-88, 1979) and The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Rosenberg (1965) were used to explore the long-term impact on self-esteem for those having experience with sibling sexual abuse as a child. In addition, clinical considerations for working with survivors, offenders, and families are provided. Abstract published by arrangement with Springer.