Avoidant and compulsive sexual behaviors in male and female survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Abstract The main objectives of this study were to test a theory-based mediation model in which the relation between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and dyadic adjustment is mediated through adult sexual avoidance and sexual compulsivity and to examine the gender-invariance of this model. A sample of 6...

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Published in:Child abuse & neglect 2015-02, Vol.40, p.48-59
Main Authors: Vaillancourt-Morel, Marie-Pier, Godbout, Natacha, Labadie, Chloé, Runtz, Marsha, Lussier, Yvan, Sabourin, Stéphane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adjustment
Adolescent
Adult
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - psychology
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - statistics & numerical data
Aged
Child abuse & neglect
Child Abuse, Sexual - psychology
Child Abuse, Sexual - statistics & numerical data
Childhood sexual abuse
Compulsive Behavior - epidemiology
Compulsive Behavior - psychology
Dyadic adjustment
Female
Females
Humans
Male
Males
Mediation
Middle Aged
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Self Report
Sex crimes
Sexual avoidance
Sexual behavior
Sexual Behavior - psychology
Sexual Behavior - statistics & numerical data
Sexual behaviors
Sexual compulsivity
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract The main objectives of this study were to test a theory-based mediation model in which the relation between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and dyadic adjustment is mediated through adult sexual avoidance and sexual compulsivity and to examine the gender-invariance of this model. A sample of 686 adults currently involved in a close relationship completed online self-report computerized questionnaires. Prevalence of CSA was 20% in women and 19% in men. In line with our hypotheses, path analyses and structural equation analyses showed that, for both women and men, CSA was associated with more sexual avoidance and sexual compulsivity, which, in turn, predicted lower couple adjustment. Overall, these findings suggest that both avoidant and compulsive sexuality are relevant intervention targets with couples in which one or both partners are CSA survivors.
ISSN:0145-2134
1873-7757
DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2014.10.024