In a hung man’s house it is not allowed to talk about rope: feelings expressed by sexually abused adolescents

Authors

  • Helenira Macêdo Barros
  • Eliany Nazaré Oliveira
  • Maria Salete Bessa Jorge
  • Marcela Almeida Freire

Keywords:

Child sexual abuse, Adolescent, Behavior, Mental Health.

Abstract

This study aimed at knowing the feelings experienced by sexually abused adolescents. It is an exploratory-descriptive research of qualitative approach. Data were collected at the Sentinel Program – Reference Center in Attention to Sexual Abuse against Children and Adolescents, in the municipality of Sobral-CE, in May 2003. Fifteen adolescents from 11 to 17 years old participated in this study. The instrument used for data collection was a semi-structured interview. We noticed feelings of sadness, grief, revolt, revenge and hatred as we inquired the victims of sexual abuse.

 

Published

2004-02-26

How to Cite

Barros, H. M., Oliveira, E. N., Jorge, M. S. B., & Freire, M. A. (2004). In a hung man’s house it is not allowed to talk about rope: feelings expressed by sexually abused adolescents. Rev Rene, 5(1). Retrieved from http://www.periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/5575

Issue

Section

Research Article

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