Citation

Barker-Collo SL. J. Interpers. Violence 1999; 14(7): 747-760.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

As noted by the DSM-IV, ". . .the severity and pattern of response [to trauma] may be modulated by cultural differences" such as "culturally prescribed coping behaviors that are characteristic of particular cultures" (American Psychiatric Association, 1994, p. 430). As such, outcomes of sexual abuse (i.e., symptomatology) may differ between ethnic groups. This study examined symptomatology reported in survey data obtained from a clinical sample of 138 female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Seventy-eight respondents were Caucasian, whereas 60 were of Native Canadian ancestry. Native Canadian women reported significantly higher levels of overall symptomatology than Caucasian women following sexual abuse, F(137, 1) = 5.57, p < .05. In addition, levels of symptoms reported on the Trauma Symptom Checklist--40 did not vary equally in Native Canadian and Caucasian samples. Native Canadian individuals reported significantly higher levels of somatic, sexual, and sleep-related symptoms than Caucasians. The clinical implications of these findings are examined. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1999. Copyright © 1999 by SAGE Publications)

Child Abuse Victim
Child Abuse Effects
Child Sexual Abuse Victim
Child Sexual Abuse Effects
Childhood Victimization
Childhood Experience
Child Victim
Long-Term
Psychological Victimization Effects
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Canada
Native American Child
Native American Female
Native American Victim
Native American Adult
Caucasian Adult
Caucasian Child
Caucasian Female
Caucasian Victim
Racial Comparison
Racial Differences
Adult Survivor
Adult Female
Sexual Assault Victim
Sexual Assault Effects
Long-Term Effects
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