PREVALENCE & EFFECTS OF SEX ABUSE: A MULTI-ETHNIC STUDY

在两阶段设计中，本研究涉及三个主要方面， 儿童性虐待（流行率估计方法、长期影响 人际关系和种族差异）进行了调查 这代表了当前经验知识的空白。 第一步 研究将使用两种不同的流行工具，三种模式， 施用（例如，自填问卷，面对面 采访和电话采访），并操纵不同的数据 每种模式内的收集方法（例如，问题顺序，微妙与 明显的工具，面试官的性别），以确定童年的历史 性侵害 为了确定这些不同的 方法，将建立完整的定义标准， 受试者对这些不同工具和方法的反应将 接受检查。 在第二阶段，将广泛收集数据， 童年和家庭信息，关系压力源， 问题 此阶段的重点包括检查差异 在启动能力方面，滥用组和非滥用组之间存在差异， 发展、保持密切的人际关系。 最近的文献 提出了情感和社会支持的几个来源（例如， 同龄人和家庭）在以后的成功调整中起着关键作用。 的 第三个感兴趣的领域，作为第一和第二阶段的一部分进行， 涉及四个主要种族群体的主体的融合 （西班牙裔，黑人，亚洲人，美洲原住民）与非少数民族相比 人口

Within a two phase design, this study addresses three major aspects of child sexual abuse (prevalence estimation methodology, long-term impact on interpersonal relationships, and ethnic differences) are investigated which represent gaps in current empirical knowledge. Phase one of this study will utilize two different prevalence instruments, three modes of administration (e.g., self-administered questionnaires, face-to-face interviews, and telephone interviews), and manipulate different data collection methods within each mode (e.g., order of questions, subtle vs. obvious instruments, sex of interviewer) to ascertain a childhood history of sexual victimization. To determine the accuracy of these different methodologies, a full definitional criteria will be established and subject's responses to these different instruments and methodologies will be examined. Within phase two data will be collected on a broad spectrum of childhood and family information, relationships stressors, and problems. The focus of this phase consists of examining differences between the abuse and nonabuse group with regard to ability to initiate, develop, maintain close interpersonal relationships. Recent literature has suggested that several sources of emotional and social support (e.g., peers and family) play a key role in later successful adjustment. The third area of interest, conducted as part of both phases one and two, concerns the incorporation of subjects from four major ethnic groups (Hispanic, Black, Asian, Native American) in comparison to a non-minority population.