Breaking the silence: Do I tell my child about their sexual abuse history? Longitudinal analysis of parental decision-making regarding disclosure of preverbal sexual abuse by parents to their child: A qualitative study
This study underscores the complex nature of parental disclosure and shows that it is an ongoing process rather than a singular event. Parents' choices evolved based on changing circumstances and new information. Outcomes enrich the understanding of parental disclosure decision-making, highlighting the need for tailored support services to aid parents navigating the aftermath of preverbal CSA. Parental disclosure is highly individualized and calls for evidence-based interventions and policies.
Authors
- Sonja N. Brilleslijper‐Kater
- Esther M. van Duin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8298-5752)
- Eva Verlinden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6194-3780)
- Arnoud P. Verhoeff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2439-5233)
- Ramón Lindauer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0387-1309)
- Guy Widdershoven (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7620-6812)
- Vionna M. W. Tsang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7939-1320)
Institutions
- Amsterdam Neuroscience (NL)
- Public Health Service of Amsterdam (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
- Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Published
- 2024-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.107072
- Primary Topic
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers
- Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport