Citation

Batten SV, Follette VM, Palm KM. Behav. Ther. 2002; 33(1): 107-122.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Although numerous studies demonstrate the efficacy of writing about stressful events on measures of participants' health, most studies have included psychologically and physically healthy participants. The purpose of the current study was to determine whether writing about stressful or traumatic events would have the same effect with participants who had experienced a significant trauma. The physical and psychological impact of writing about child sexual abuse (CSA) experiences or time management was examined in 61 women (mean age 35.0) who reported a CSA history. Participants completed biweekly telephone interviews for 12 weeks after writing, as well as 12-week follow-up questionnaires. The results indicate that writing about CSA history alone is not sufficient to provide psychological or physical health benefits. As these results diverge from the extant literature, possible reasons for these findings are discussed, along with implications for writing interventions with survivors of significant traumas. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Behavior Therapy, 2002. Copyright © 2002 by the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy)

Adult Female
Adult Survivor
Adult Treatment
Female Victim
Child Female
Child Victim
Child Abuse Effects
Child Abuse Victim
Child Abuse Treatment
Child Sexual Abuse Effects
Child Sexual Abuse Victim
Child Sexual Abuse Treatment
Childhood Victimization
Childhood Experience
Psychological Victimization Effects
Long-Term Effects
Abuse Disclosure
Sexual Assault Effects
Sexual Assault Victim
Sexual Assault Treatment
Victim Treatment
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