Attachment Quality and Post-treatment Functioning Following Sexual Trauma in Young Adolescents: A Case Series Presentation |
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Authors: | Karen Stubenbort Catherine Greeno Anthony P Mannarino Judith A Cohen |
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Institution: | (1) School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, 1227 Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260;(2) School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, USA;(3) School of Medicine, MCP Hahnemann University, USA |
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Abstract: | Children and adolescents who suffer sexual abuse evidence symptoms that may persist into adulthood. Attachment theory may lend some insight into the psychological sequelae following sexual trauma. A clinical case series presents four sexually abused young adolescents from the first author's clinical caseload. Each case is rated regarding the quality of attachment, the severity of trauma, and the child's functioning at the time of follow-up. Ratings are made by the first author and qualified by a second clinician who is familiar with each case. Findings suggest that those youngsters who had the benefit of a strong and secure attachment evidence more positive outcome at follow-up. |
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Keywords: | attachment sexual trauma sexual abuse adolescents |
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