Psychology

Sexual victimization and physical health: An examination of explanatory mechanisms

Document Type

Article

Abstract

There is a growing body of research illustrating a significant relationship between a history of sexual victimization and the development of physical health problems; however, few researchers have examined variables that mediate this relationship. The present study examined two potential mediating variables: experiential avoidance and current stress. Results indicated that current stress significantly mediated the relationship between adult sexual assault and physical health complaints, and experiential avoidance may be a partial mediator. Implications of the findings and future directions are discussed. © 2008 by The Haworth Press. All rights reserved.

Publication Title

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

Publication Date

2008

Volume

17

Issue

2

First Page

117

Last Page

132

ISSN

1053-8712

DOI

10.1080/10538710801916309

Keywords

experiential avoidance, health, sexual victimization

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