ERIC Number: EJ841144
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 23
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Factors Related to Childhood Sexual Abuse among Gay/Bisexual Male Internet Escorts
Parsons, Jeffrey T.; Bimbi, David S.; Koken, Juline A.; Halkitis, Perry N.
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, v14 n2 p1-23 2005
This exploratory investigation examined the relationship between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and related psychosocial characteristics and sexual behaviors among 46 gay/bisexual male escorts who advertise via the Internet. More than a quarter of men (28.3%) reported some history of CSA. Men reporting CSA were more likely to be from an ethnic minority group, identify as bisexual, have a primary male partner, and were less likely to identify an anal receptive ("bottom") sexual role preference. Men with a history of CSA were more likely to report unprotected sex with work-related partners, increased internalized homophobia, and decreased adolescent isolation. Interventions designed for male escorts with a history of CSA should emphasize safer sex strategies with work partners and reducing internalized homophobia. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Disease Control, Sexual Abuse, Children, Homosexuality, Internet, Minority Groups, Males, Child Abuse, Correlation, Psychological Patterns, Individual Characteristics, Sexuality, Computer Mediated Communication, At Risk Persons, Health Behavior, Social Bias, Social Attitudes, Adolescents, Social Isolation, Intervention
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Language: English
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