Relational Challenges and Recovery Processes in Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Relational Challenges and Recovery Processes in Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
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DOI：
10.1177/0886260509334411
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发表时间：
2010-04-01
影响因子：
2.5
通讯作者：
Grossman, Frances K.
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作者：
Kia-Keating, Maryam;Sorsoli, Lynn;Grossman, Frances K.
儿童期性虐待的男性幸存者面临着以男子气概为理想的解决性受害经历的挑战，经常经历亲密问题、情感不适、疏远和愤怒。男性幸存者如何学会发展长期关系、在关系背景下透露情感以及协商亲密关系，几乎没有引起人们的注意。目前对儿童期性虐待的16名成年男性幸存者进行了定性研究，考察了这些幸存者在寻求和参与支持性关系方面的关系挑战和过程。在他们的叙述中发现了几种与积极适应相关的机制，包括参与安全的关系；通过寻找拥有共同经历的其他人的社区来获得归属感；通过设定边界、控制愤怒、建立信任和发展亲密关系来学习管理关系的健康方法；以及获得接受。提出了研究和干预的临床意义和未来方向。
Male survivors of childhood sexual abuse face challenges resolving sexual victimization experiences with the ideals of masculinity, often experiencing intimacy problems, emotional discomfort, alienation, and anger. Little attention has been paid to how male survivors learn to develop long-term connections, disclose emotions in relationship contexts, and negotiate intimacy. The current qualitative study of 16 adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, examined the relational challenges and the processes by which these survivors improved their capacity for seeking and participating in supportive relationships over time. Several mechanisms associated with positive adaptation were identified in their narratives, including engaging in safe relationships; gaining a sense of belonging by locating a community of others with shared experiences; learning healthy ways to manage relationships through setting boundaries, controlling anger, building trust, and developing intimacy; and achieving acceptance. Clinical implications and future directions for research and intervention are presented.