The Effect of Sexual Abuse on Children's Attachment Representations in Chile.

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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
Institution
Title
The Effect of Sexual Abuse on Children's Attachment Representations in Chile.
Journal
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
Author(s)
Fresno A., Spencer R., Ramos N., Pierrehumbert B.
ISSN
1547-0679 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1053-8712
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2014
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
23
Number
2
Pages
128-145
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal ArticlePublication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Child sexual abuse is associated with problems in children's emotional development, particularly increased insecurity of attachment. However, few studies have examined its effect on the organization of attachment representations in preschoolers, and the findings of those that have been conducted have not been entirely consistent. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the effect of child sexual abuse on attachment representation quality in a sample of children 3 to 7 years old in Chile. The results indicate child sexual abuse does affect children's attachment representation quality. The attachment narratives of child sexual abuse victims scored significantly higher than nonvictims on the hyperactivity and disorganization dimensions of attachment. These results are discussed in terms of attachment theory, clinical findings on child sexual abuse, and clinical implications.
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