Frequency and Types of Child Sexual Abuse Predict Adult Anger and Hostility

Poster Session I

Keyword: Childhood Adversity

Abstract: This study investigated the relationship between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and adult anger and hostility. Results showed that CSA experiences significantly predicted anger/hostility in adulthood, beyond demographic factors. Among CSA characteristics, frequency of being touched or fondled was a particularly strong predictor of anger/hostility.

• Bianca Jackson (Presenting Author)
• Kristine Jacquin (Author)