NCJ Number
245123
Journal
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse Volume: 22 Issue: 2 Dated: 2013 Pages: 209-230
Date Published
2013
Length
22 pages
Annotation
A person-centered approach was used to examine how profiles of nonoffending mothers could better describe their ability to support their children after disclosure of sexual abuse.
Abstract
Maternal support offered to sexually abused children following disclosure may be a crucial factor in children's recovery. A person-centered approach was used to examine how profiles of nonoffending mothers could better describe their ability to support their children after disclosure. Cluster analyses based on a total of 226 nonoffending mothers recruited from child protective services yielded four distinctive groups of mothers: resilient, avoidant-coping, traumatized, and anger-oriented reaction. These profiles differed on measures of support, parenting, and variables related to attitude following disclosure. The discussion underscores the relevance of adopting a tailored approach to intervention with mothers of sexually abused children. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.