TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2003//
TI  - Forms of Social Support That Moderate PTSD in Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
JO  - Journal of family violence
A1  - Hyman, Scott M.
A1  - Gold, Steven N.
A1  - Cott, Melissa A.
SP  - 295
EP  - 300
VL  - 18
IS  - 5
N2  - Although social support has been found to attenuate psychological symptoms in victims of sexual abuse, literature does not identify the specific forms of social support that mitigate maladjustment following a sexual abuse experience. This study sought to distinguish the specific types of perceived social support that buffer the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in victims of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). One hundred and seventy-two adult females reporting CSA were administered the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) and the Impact of Events Scale (IES). The ISEL measures the perceived availability of 4 support types. The IES measures core PTSD symptoms of intrusion and avoidance. Regression analysis indicated that social support significantly buffered PTSD development. The best model was one which contained self-esteem and appraisal support. Tangible and belonging support added little to prediction. Further, self-esteem support was identified as the most important variable in preventing PTSD development.<p />
LA  - en
SN  - 0885-7482
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1025117311660
ID  - ref1
ER  -