Citation

Arata CM, Lindman L. J. Interpers. Violence 2002; 17(9): 953-971.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify childhood history and personality variables that may serve as vulnerability factors for sexual revictimization. Three hundred forty-one undergraduate females completed the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, Family of Origin Scale, Silencing the Self Scale, Sexual Experiences Survey, and a dating behaviors inventory. Different rates of revictimization were found for women who were currently or had ever been married, even when controlling for age differences. Multiple regression was used to examine the relationship between revictimization, demographics, child maltreatment, personality, and behavioral variables. For the whole sample, child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, dating behaviors, marital status (ever married) and age (younger) were related to revictimization. When separate models were developed for single versus ever-married participants, different variables emerged as predictors for ever-married versus single women. The results have implications for research, treatment, and prevention of sexual revictimization. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2002. Copyright © 2002 by SAGE Publications)

College Student Research
Childhood Experience
Childhood Victimization
Child Abuse Effects
Child Abuse Victim
Child Sexual Abuse Effects
Child Sexual Abuse Victim
Child Physical Abuse Effects
Child Physical Abuse Victim
Domestic Violence Effects
Domestic Violence Victim
Adult Female
Adult Survivor
Adult Victim
Sexual Assault Victim
Sexual Assault Effects
Sexual Assault Risk Factors
Sexual Assault Causes
Victim Revictimization
Revictimization Risk Factors
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