Incest as Related to Sexual Problems in Women
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Incest as Related to Sexual Problems in Women
Résumé :This study examined the relationship between women's experiences of incest during childhood or adolescence and sexual problems they developed as adults. Participants were 601 volunteers ages 18-66 who reported their sexual relationships, activities, problems, and their history with incest. Those who had experienced Incest were more likely than the others to report vaginal problems, negative reactions to sex, compulsive sexual behavior, an total sexual problems. Age of onset below eight, frequent occurrences, censured disclosures, and a large age discrepancy between perpetrator and victim, were associated with more severe problems. A possible explanation of the findings on the basis of aversive conditioning is discussed.
Mots clés libres :Applied Psychology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Psychiatry and Mental health