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- Title
Contempt and Defensiveness in Couple Relationships Related to Childhood Sexual Abuse Histories for Self and Partner.
- Authors
Walker, Eric C.; Sheffield, Rachel; Larson, Jeffry H.; Holman, Thomas B.
- Abstract
This study examined the relationship between a history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) for one or both members of a romantic couple and perceptions of contempt and defensiveness for self and partner. Data from the Relationship Evaluation (RELATE) were analyzed for 10,061 couples. The findings suggest that when either or both partner(s) has a history of CSA, contempt and defensiveness in the couple relationship are greater than when neither reports a history of CSA. Furthermore, the males' experience of CSA had a greater impact on their perceptions of self and partner's contempt and defensiveness than females' experience of CSA. Explanations of gender differences are offered and implications for future research and practice are suggested.
- Subjects
CHILD sexual abuse; GENDER differences (Psychology); GENDER role; ASSERTIVENESS (Psychology); GENDER differences (Psychology) in old age; MAN-woman relationships
- Publication
Journal of Marital & Family Therapy, 2011, Vol 37, Issue 1, p37
- ISSN
0194-472X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00153.x