APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Loneliness and Sexual Assault: Higher Social and Family Loneliness Among Victims

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Fernando Montalvo
    University of Central Florida
  • Jordyn Hollander
    University of Central Florida
  • Giovanna Alves
    Nova Southeastern University
  • Alexis Stahl
    University of Central Florida
  • Luciana Jones
    University of Central Florida
  • Daniel McConnell
    University of Central Florida
  • Janan Smither
    University of Central Florida

Abstract

The experience of sexual assault can strain and place distrust in the social relationships of victims. The present study shows that victims of sexual assault experience significantly higher social and family loneliness. However, no significant differences are present between victims and non-victims in regards to romantic loneliness.

Loneliness

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