Non-Consensual Sexual Experiences Before Age 18 and Adult Mental and Physical Outcomes in Japan: A Population-Based Study
value < .01). Experiencing NSB before age 18 is associated with substantial mental health and somatic burdens in Japanese adults. Both male and female survivors require attention, with men exhibiting particularly pronounced psychological symptoms. These findings underscore a need for survivor-centered mental health screening, support programs, and policy initiatives that lower stigma and enhance access to care.
Authors
- Yousuke Imanishi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9598-7626)
- Takahiro Tabuchi
- Mai Uchida
Institutions
- Harvard University (US)
- University of California, Los Angeles (US)
- Tohoku University (JP)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- Osaka International Cancer Institute (JP)
- Osaka International University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence
- Published
- 2026-05-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605261442579
- Primary Topic
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Environmental Studies
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- Japan Science and Technology Agency