In their own voices: a qualitative study of men abused as children by catholic clergy.
This study examines the impact of child sexual molestation on men assaulted as children by Catholic clergy. In-depth interviews were used to conduct a qualitative analysis of how clergy-perpetrated childhood sexual abuse affected the adult psychological and/or psychosocial functioning of nine men. Subjects were selected in coordination with a nationally recognized advocacy group established for victims of clergy abuse, The Survivor Network of those Abused by Priests. The study found that the sexual abuse acted as a developmental insult and resulted in systemic influences throughout the victims' lives. The article concludes with considerations for treatment.
Isely
Paul J
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The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, Chicago, IL 60680-6416, USA. peterisely@yahoo.com
Isely
Peter
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Freiburger
Jim
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McMackin
Robert
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D000328:Adult; D054523:Adult Survivors of Child Abuse / Q000523:psychology*; D000368:Aged; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D002410:Catholicism; D002977:Clergy; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D054526:Men's Health; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D010378:Pedophilia / Q000523:psychology*; D012931:Social Environment; D014342:Truth Disclosure; D014481:United States