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Title:
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The knowledge and attitudes of mental health professionals in their practice with male victims of sexual abuse
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Author:
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Butte, Michelle
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Abstract:
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Though sexual abuse has become a subject of extensive research in the past several
decades, the majority of studies have focused on the female experience of victimization.
This neglect of male victims in the academic and social consciousness has undoubtedly
influenced the practice of mental health professionals in their work with male victims.
However, few studies have addressed this supposition. The current study attempted to
add to this dearth of information by surveying twenty-nine clinicians to examine how
their practice is impacted by their understanding of and beliefs about male sexual abuse.
The study found that although the majority of clinicians were knowledgeable about
sexual abuse, they were less aware of issues specific to male victimization. The findings
suggest that mental health professionals could benefit from further education and training
on the assessment and treatment of male clients who have been sexually abused. |
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Description:
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Thesis (M.S.W., Social Work) -- California State University, Sacramento, 2009. |
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URI:
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http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/675
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Date:
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2010-09-21 |
