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August 14, 2025ChildrenOpen Access

The Psychological Impact of Experiencing Sexual Abuse Revictimization by a Different Perpetrator in Childhood

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EJElizabeth L. JeglicGWGeorgia M. WintersBJBenjamin N. Johnson

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Overview

Analysis reveals higher depression and PTSD in survivors of childhood sexual abuse with multiple perpetrators, highlighting dire mental health implications.

Key Points

  • Survivors of childhood sexual abuse who faced revictimization report worse mental health outcomes, such as increased depression and PTSD symptoms.
  • Among the 627 adult survivors surveyed, 42.58% experienced sexual abuse from more than one perpetrator during childhood.
  • The study utilized online mental health questionnaires to assess experiences and outcomes among CSA survivors for clarity on impacts.
  • These findings emphasize the critical need for early identification and intervention for childhood sexual abuse survivors to improve long-term mental health.

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Jeglic et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af70757567bf4f94fec406https://doi.org/10.3390/children12081070
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