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

在两个阶段的设计中，本研究解决了以下三个主要方面 儿童性虐待(流行率估计方法，对 人际关系和种族差异)进行了调查 这代表了当前经验知识中的空白。这是第一阶段 研究将利用两种不同的流行工具，三种模式 行政管理(例如，自填式问卷、面对面 采访和电话采访)，并操纵不同的数据 每种模式中的收集方法(例如，问题的顺序、微妙与 明显的工具，采访者的性别)来确定儿童史 性侵害的证据。要确定这些不同项的准确性 方法学，将建立一个完整的定义标准，并 受试者对这些不同的工具和方法的反应将 接受检查。在第二阶段内，将广泛收集数据 童年和家庭信息，人际关系压力源，以及 有问题。这一阶段的重点是检查差异 在滥用组和非滥用组之间关于启动的能力， 发展、维护密切的人际关系。近现代文学 已经表明，情感和社会支持的几个来源(例如， 同龄人和家庭)在后来的成功适应中起着关键作用。这个 第三个感兴趣的领域，作为第一和第二阶段的一部分进行， 涉及来自四个主要族裔群体的受试者 (西班牙裔、黑人、亚裔、美洲原住民)与非少数民族的比较 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.