Malaysian professionals' beliefs in child sexual abuse disclosure

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Nen, Salina and Subhi, Nasrudin and Mohamad, Mohd Suhaimi and Jusoff, Kamaruzaman and Chong, Sheau Tsuey and Sarnon @ Kusenin, Norulhuda and Mohd Hoesni, Suzana and Wan Jaafar, Wan Azreena (2011) Malaysian professionals' beliefs in child sexual abuse disclosure. World Applied Sciences Journal, 12. pp. 40-45. ISSN 1818-4952; ESSN: 1991-6426

Abstract

This study explores factors that influence professionals' belief on child victim's disclosure of sexual abuse. This study was conducted on 18 professionals who worked with child sexual abuse (CSA) cases included counsellors, medical social workers, social workers and police officers. Findings indicate that factors such as victim's age, trauma symptoms, delay disclosures, signs of abuse and corroborate information from others (e.g. family members, schoolmates, friends, teachers) were all influenced professionals beliefs on victim's disclosure. The results also indicate the presence of CSA myths were evident among professionals. This suggests the importance of disseminating accurate information. As such, incorrect beliefs may influence professionals' perceptions and responses to victims' disclosure.

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Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Forestry
Publisher:	IDOSI Publications
Notes:	Special issue of Social and Psychological Sciences for Human Development
Keywords:	Child sexual abuse; Child sexual abuse myths; Disclosure; Professionals' beliefs
Depositing User:	Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited:	04 Aug 2020 02:28
Last Modified:	04 Aug 2020 02:28
URI:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/44614
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