Adult Attachment and Posttraumatic Growth in Sexual Assault Survivors.
Description:
Posttraumatic growth, defined as positive psychological changes in the aftermath of adversity and suffering, is a relatively recent focus in psychological research. The addition of this concept to the literature has provided a new, more resiliency-based framework through which to view survivors of various forms of trauma. Despite estimates that over half of all sexual assaults are not reported to the authorities, current crime statistics indicate that 1 in 4 women are sexually assaulted in thei…
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Date:
August 2008
Creator:
Gwynn, Stacy Roddy