@article{ref1,
title="Intergenerational Child Abuse and Coping",
journal="Journal of interpersonal violence",
year="2011",
author="Anderson, Kristen G. and Robboy, Juliet",
volume="26",
number="17",
pages="3526-3541",
abstract="Many studies have investigated the consequences of child sexual abuse (CSA) but few have examined the intergenerational effects of poly-victimization and maladaptive coping. The purpose of this investigation was to examine patterns of maltreatment and maladaptive coping among second-generation CSA survivors. It is hypothesized that: (a) maternal CSA history would be associated with a higher incidence of poly-victimization and maladaptive coping and (b) experiencing more forms of abuse would mediate the relation between maternal CSA history and maladaptive coping behaviors. The method used was a chart review of 139 sexually abused females aged 12 to 17, examining maternal abuse history, maladaptive coping behaviors, and child maltreatment. The results showed that poly-victimization differed as a function of maternal CSA history but maladaptive coping did not. Experiencing more types of abuse was associated with both self-injurious behaviors and substance use. In conclusion, results support the hypothesis that second generation CSA survivors are more likely to experience poly-victimization. Future research should address how intergenerational patterns of abuse might affect presenting symptomatology and treatment outcome.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-2605",
doi="10.1177/0886260511403758",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260511403758"
}