Characteristics of child sexual abuse as correlates of women's adjustment: a prospective study

Article Abstract:

A close victim-offender relationship and an experience of force during childhood sexual abuse results in higher levels of emotional distress in adulthood. Heightened levels of emotional distress such as depressions, sleep disorders and anxiety are manifested in the adult stage if force is experienced during the child abuse. A study of the relationship between penetration or intrafamilial abuse and increased negative results in adulthood fails to reveal any significant results. Women, sexually abused by family members, report higher emotional distress.

Analysis, Women, Child sexual abuse

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Sexual infidelity among married and cohabiting Americans

Article Abstract:

Research on sexual infidelity has concentrated on the personal values of the individual, the couple's relationship and opportunities for extramarital sex. Such findings are integrated in a multivariate model, incorporating factors informing sexual decision making, along with demographic risk factors. Survey data indicates a stronger likelihood of sexual infidelity in those with stronger sexual interests, greater sexual opportunities, and more permissive sexual values.

Research, Adultery

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Significant life experiences and depression among single and married mothers

Article Abstract:

The impact of early family problems, depression and family status on the mental health of single and married mothers are studied using data from a longitudinal survey of single and married mothers in London, England and Ontario, Canada. Results show that the rates of depression among single mothers are higher compared to married mothers. This may be attributed to problems in childhood and adolescence.

Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Mothers, Single mothers

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