Psychological Impact on Child Victims of Domestic Sexual Abuse

A Systematic Review

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5944/rdpc.JUNIO.2023.36877

Keywords:

intrafamiliar sexual abuse, psychological aftermath, systematic review

Abstract

Intrafamilial sexual abuse (ISA) is understood as an abusive form of child abuse and it is even considered a form of violation of human rights. It is a frequent problem in all types of culture and society, without distinction of social stratum, which has a significant impact on the mentalhealth of the victim. In the present work, a systematic review of the scientific literature published during the period 2010-2022 on the psychological consequences in the short and long term of ISA. The systematic analysis revealed different themes related to SIA and its consequences: psychological impact of ISA on the victim, severity of sexual abuse, family environment in childhood, coping and support, adaptation in adult life and characteristics of the abusive subject.

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Author Biographies

Joaquín García-Alandete, University of Valencia

PhDr from the University of Valencia. Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy. Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments.

Zara García Rodríguez, University of Valencia

Graduate in Criminology from the University of Valencia. Faculty of Law.

Published

2023-11-05

How to Cite

García-Alandete, J., & García Rodríguez, Z. (2023). Psychological Impact on Child Victims of Domestic Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review. Revista de Derecho Penal y Criminología, 30(JUNIO). https://doi.org/10.5944/rdpc.JUNIO.2023.36877

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Criminología