SOCB22H3 : Nov 2 readings

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16 May 2011
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The influence of physical and sexual abuse on marriage and. Background timing of abuse-whether it occurred in childhood, adulthood, or in both periods-and the form of abuse-whether it was sexual or physical-were strongly related to distinctive union patterns. Chi l d hood abuse childhood sexual abuse is more common in one-parent families; carried out by family members or friends of parents combined effects of domestic violence exposure and child maltreatment are more severe than either alone www. notesolution. com. Consequences of chi ld hood abuse can have profound long-term consequences for an adult"s sexual behavior and intimate relationships: traumatic sexual experiences can produce inappropriate sexual behavior and feelings of betrayal, lack of trust, and powerlessness. Theoret ica l mecha n i s m s and hypotheses showed that some women seemed to have withdrawn from serious relationships with men altogether, a pattern we will call abated unions.