@article{ref1,
title="What if it happens in my family? Parental reactions to a hypothetical disclosure of sexual abuse",
journal="Canadian journal of behavioural science",
year="1991",
author="McGee, Robin A. and Painter, Susan L.",
volume="23",
number="2",
pages="228-240",
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)<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0008-400X",
doi="10.1037/h0079007",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0079007"
}