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September 12, 2025Social Science and Humanities JournalOpen Access

Child Sexual Abuse and Effects of the Trauma in Adulthood: A Qualitative study via Contemporary Sociological and Psychological Research on the Stigma around Childhood Sexual Abuse

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AEAfrida Nawar EvanaMAMursal Aziz

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Overview

Qualitative study examines psychosocial impacts of childhood sexual abuse, highlighting stigma and barriers to support.

Key Points

  • Survivors often report persistent psychological issues, including anxiety and depression related to childhood sexual abuse.
  • Thematic analysis revealed that 70% of participants did not recognize their abuse during childhood, which complicates healing.
  • Qualitative design utilized purposive sampling to gather insights from 40 adult survivors aged 20–28 about their experiences.
  • Addressing stigma and providing trauma-informed mental health services are crucial for recovery and long-term support.

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Evana et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d41ee7713b0b5dfea68599https://doi.org/10.18535/sshj.v9i09.2023
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