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["Anderson, Linda" <>]

Hello,
There is definitely research out there about the issue of negative
reactions and the impact upon survivors. Most notably, lack of social
support (which defined by some may include not being believed, or being
blamed for the abuse/assault) is one of the strongest risk factors for
developing PTSD after being raped. Here are some references that might
help:

Brewin, Andrews, and Valentine (2000). Meta-analysis of risk factors for
PTSD in trauma exposed adults. Journal of consulting and clinical
psychology, 68, 748-766. 
 
Ullman, S.E. (2003). Social reactions to child sexual abuse disclosures:
A critical Review. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 12, 89-121. 

I have also read research that PTSD is more common following rape than
any other type of trauma (~50% lifetime prevalence), and have read about
that potentially being connected to negative social support- I do not
have that reference immediately accessible though, but can find it if
you're interested. 

Hope this helps. 
Linda

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Linda A. Anderson, Ph.D.

Coordinator of Sexual Assault Support Services

Licensed Psychologist 

Counseling and Psychological Services

500 Snell Hall

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon  97331

Phone: (541) 737-2131    SASS Helpline: 737-7604

Fax: (541) 737-2518

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 On Behalf Of Molly
Dragiewicz
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:37 PM
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Subject: survivor research on disclosure

Hi All,

I am interested in finding research on survivors of sexual
assault/sexual abuse/battering who have reported the abuse and been
disbelieved and the impact that had on them. I am interested in
survivors who were abused as children as well as adults.

I have no idea where to start. Can anyone give me an article to get the
ball rolling? I have seen small mentions of this issue in passing but
nothing focused specifically on this.

Thanks,

 

Molly Dragiewicz

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Criminology, Justice, and Policy Studies

University of Ontario Institute of Technology



 

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