A Comparative Study of Therapy Duration for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

作者:Kreidler Maryhelen*; Eins**** Richard
来源:Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 2012, 50(4): 26-32.
DOI:10.3928/02793695-20120306-02

摘要

The goal of this study was to determine whether duration of group therapy affected outcomes for women with a history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The sample included women from 6-month therapy groups (n = 42) and the comparison group who completed 12 months of therapy (n = 114). When outcomes attained by the 6-month group were compared with those of the 12-month group, those in the 6-month group showed significantly greater gains in self-esteem, symptom change, and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. In addition, although participants in the 6-month group improved more in depression scores than those in the 12-month group, the difference was not statistically significant. The results of this study indicate that intensive 6-month group therapy for female surivors of CSA may be even more beneficial than less intensive 12-month groups.

  • 出版日期2012-4