Essays on Sexual Abuse

This article was a study done in Finland on the prevalence of childhood sexual abuse among the active sadomasochistic population. Five hypotheses were given and they were: (1)that more childhood sexual abuse victims participated in sadomasochism than those who were not sexually abused, (2) this group was more likely to suffer from a variety of psychological problems than the general population, (3) this group would be less socially adjusted, (4) their past sexual abuse would affect their body image and…...

Abstract This paper explores my results from the questionnaires I selected from the University of Pennsylvania’s Authentic Happiness website developed by their Positive Psychology Center. Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania as well as the Director of the Positive Psychology Center. I will be sharing results from the CES-D questionnaire, Transgression Motivations questionnaire, and Compassionate Love scale as well as an analysis of how the measure of these topics contributes to…...

Abstract The study analyzes to what extent mothers knew or expected that their child was being sexually abused; and how a mother may respond to the child’s testimony. Also to what extent does the child feels comfortable disclosing the sexual abuse after the allegations or suspicion of their mothers. Most studies indicate that sexually abused children tend to procrastinate in objectifying to sexual abuse for various time periods. This study analyzes the numerous reasons why a child might delay in…...

Child sexual abuse is a legal and psychological issue. It can be classified as anything that ranges from inappropriate behavior such as the showing of the genitals to sexual intercourse. Any child that is under their states legal age of capability of sexual consent who has been sexually abused by their superior, whether physically or psychologically, is considered a victim of child sexual abuse, also known as CSA. The legal definition is a sexual act, anything with physical contact, that…...

Child sexual abuse is a legal and psychological issue. It can be classified as anything that ranges from inappropriate behavior such as the showing of the genitals to sexual intercourse. Any child that is under their states legal age of capability of sexual consent who has been sexually abused by their superior, whether physically or psychologically, is considered a victim of child sexual abuse, also known as CSA. The legal definition is a sexual act, anything with physical contact, that…...

In order to establish a strong link between prevailing child sexual abuse cases and lack of sex education we must first head onto define the term Child Sexual Abuse itself. According to the World Health Organisation Report of Consultation on Child abuse prevention Child Sexual abuse maybe defined as: “Child sexual abuse is the involvement of a child in sexual activity that he or she does not fully comprehend, is unable to give informed consent to, or for which the…...

Introduction In the last couple decades there has been a failure of local authorities to act on reports of abuse by gangs in certain parts of England. The Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal comprised of the organised child sexual exploitation that transpired in Rotherham located in South Yorkshire. There was an estimated 1,400 children, predominantly white girls, had been sexually abused in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013 by mostly British-Pakistani men (Jay Report, 2014). There were also cases of abuse…...

A manhandled adolescent is any tyke, inside the age of 1-18yrs, who has experienced, or is trusted bound to be at risk of, real damage, disregard, psychological mistreatment, attack. Abuse is the point at which somebody delivers damage or neglects to block it. Misuse can occur in friends and family, institutional or bunch setting, by utilizing those known to them or by method for an outsider. Misuse can have most significant long term results on all parts of a little…...

This study will explore child sexual abuse and how it pertains to the growth and development in victims. Child sexual abuse can also be referred to as child molestation. It is only one form of child abuse. Child sexual abuse is when someone who is an adult or who is in adolescent years uses a child for sexual gratification. It can include engagement in sexual activities, child pornography, or indecent exposure. This trauma that the child is exposed to opens…...

Currently in the news, there is a major event that pertains to the topic of the psychology of trauma. This event is the investigation of Jerry Sandusky and his alleged conviction of sexual abuse. Jerry Sandusky, an assistant football coach at Penn State University, has been accused of sexually abusing boys in the basement of his home and in the school workout room and locker room. This investigation was triggered by one of the victims who went to the police…...

I. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Sexual abuse of children is a harsh fact of life in our society. Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescents uses a child for sexual stimulation. Forms of child sexual abuse includes asking or pressuring a child to engage in sexual activates, regardless of the outcome, indecent exposure to a child with intent to gratify their own sexual desire or to intimidate or groom the child,…...

Recently, an episode of Dr. Phil aired which resolved the problem of sexual molestation. It was different from other programs about molestation, because they usually resolve the sexual abuse being perpetrated by a complete stranger, parent, or extended relative. In this case the wrongdoer was the oldest of 5 kids, Mikai, 19. Brad and Kenda are married and have 5 children; four kids, Mikai being the earliest, and one girl, the youngest. Both parents work and look after the children.…...

Childhood sexual abuse is a subject that is not researched very deeply. One issue is traumatizing the victims even more by studying them on a long-term base. There are questions that researchers want to answer but designing the right study to achieve the answers is sensitive work. One such question is “Are victims of childhood sexual abuse more likely to engage in sexual activity at earlier ages than non-abused”? Research is lacking in the area of childhood sexuality and without…...

Suicide doesn’t just happen because people are being bullied it also happens when a person is dealing with an insane amount of depression and see no hope to their depression ending anytime soon and decided to take an extreme measurement for example, Robin William was an outstanding actor who brought so much joy to people he didn’t seem he was struggling with depression but sadly after 63 years of living he deiced to end his life. In the article “Robin…...

* Physical abuse: hitting, slapping, kicking, punching & misuse of medication * Sexual abuse: rape/non-consensual sex, sexual assault, inappropriate touching, kissing & groping * Emotional/psychological abuse: threats of harm/abandonment, over controlling, harassment, intimidation & withdrawal from support networks/services * Financial abuse: financial exploitation, theft, misuse of possessions, property or benefits, by someone who has been trusted to handle finances. * Institutional abuse: misuse of medication, failing to provide appropriate care for a vulnerable adult/child, treating adults as children, little/no choice…...

Poverty is an epidemic that has swept the American nation many times over. Whether it be quietly lingering under the surface, or blatantly staring us in the face as it is in this current recession, it affects people across America on individual, community and national levels alike. While there are many causes and effects of poverty, it is important to view the issue of poverty and its causes from all angles when one seeks to tackle the problem. These factors…...