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September 10, 2025Journal of Medical Internet ResearchOpen Access

What Survivors of Sexual Violence Want When Disclosing Their Experiences in Person or Online: Qualitative Interview Analysis

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EMElizabeth D MayerRPRoselyn PetersonEKEllie Kim

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals how sexual victimization survivors seek support during disclosures, indicating effective responses vary by context.

Key Points

  • Survivors of sexual victimization seek acknowledgment and reassurance when disclosing their experiences, enhancing their psychological well-being.
  • Qualitative interviews with 51 participants revealed mutual disclosure was helpful for online interactions but could be problematic in person.
  • Thematic analysis highlighted contrasting preferences for responses in online and in-person contexts, underscoring the complexity of survivor needs.
  • Educating individuals on providing suitable support in both environments could improve responses to disclosures of sexual victimization.

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Mayer et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23c66b210217d64788baahttps://doi.org/10.2196/73497
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