Sexual victimization and sexual behavior in children: a review of recent literature

Friedrich, W.N.

Child Abuse and Neglect 17(1): 59-66

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 0145-2134
PMID: 8435787
DOI: 10.1016/0145-2134(93)90008-s
Document Number: 322422
Empirical research pertaining to sexual behavior in sexually abused children, including record reviews, parent ratings, psychological assessment, self-report, and behavioral observation is reviewed and discussed. Sexual behavior is reported significantly more often in sexually abused children than nonabused children. However, the consistency of this finding varies with the research method.

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