Rape Acknowledgment and Sexual Minority Women’s Mental Health and Drinking Behaviors

Adult sexual assault (ASA) has been linked to numerous negative psychological and behavioral outcomes. Recent research suggests that postassault adaptation may differ based on how the victim conceptualizes their ASA. For instance, women who label their rape experiences as such (i.e., acknowledged ra...

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Authors: Blayney, Jessica A. (Author) ; Hequembourg, Amy (Author) ; Livingston, Jennifer A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 2021, Volume: 36, Issue: 7/8, Pages: NP3786-NP3802
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