The Influence of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Family Environment, and Gender on the Psychological Adjustment of Adolescents.

Meyerson, Lori A.; Long, Patricia J.; Miranda, Robert, Jr.; Marx, Brian P.

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ERIC Number: EJ648770

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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The Influence of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Family Environment, and Gender on the Psychological Adjustment of Adolescents.

Meyerson, Lori A.; Long, Patricia J.; Miranda, Robert, Jr.; Marx, Brian P.

Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, v26 n4 p387-405 Apr 2002

A study examined contributions of sexual abuse, physical abuse, family cohesion, and conflict in predicting psychological functioning of 131 adolescents receiving residential vocational training services. In addition to child sexual abuse and physical abuse, family conflict and cohesion predicted development of psychological distress and depression. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Disturbances, Emotional Problems, Family Environment, Family Problems, Parent Child Relationship, Predictor Variables, Psychological Characteristics, Sex Differences, Sexual Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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