Citation

McGee RA, Painter SL. Can. J. Behav. Sci. 1991; 23(2): 228-240.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Canadian Psychological Association, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1037/h0079007

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Assessed the relative impact of 2 methods of education about sexual abuse prevention on parents' reactions to a hypothetical disclosure of abuse by their child. 376 parents of preschool-aged children were randomly assigned to 1 of 6 cells in a 3 × 2 design. Ss saw either of 2 popular prevention videotapes or none, either with or without a presentation/group discussion. Pre- and posttest measures asked Ss how they would respond if their child told them that a relative or someone the child knew well had been touching the child's genitals and body. Analysis indicated that Ss who participated in a group discussion were more likely to endorse appropriate actions (e.g., report it to the authorities) and supportive behaviors (e.g., refrain from confronting the offender) than were Ss who saw a videotape only. (French abstract) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

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