TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Sexual victimization and physical health: an examination of explanatory mechanisms
JO  - Journal of child sexual abuse
A1  - Palm, Kathleen M.
A1  - Follette, Victoria M.
SP  - 117
EP  - 132
VL  - 17
IS  - 2
N2  - There is a growing body of research illustrating a significant relationship between a history of sexual victimization and the development of physical health problems; however, few researchers have examined variables that mediate this relationship. The present study examined two potential mediating variables: experiential avoidance and current stress. Results indicated that current stress significantly mediated the relationship between adult sexual assault and physical health complaints, and experiential avoidance may be a partial mediator. Implications of the findings and future directions are discussed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1053-8712
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -