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stress symptoms in sexually abused children (McLeer et al., 1998; Zlotnick et al., 2001). Depression is also found in sexually abused children (Briere & Runtz, 1988; McLeer et al., 1998; Roosa, Reinholtz &Angelini, 1999; Zlotnick, 2001). These studies have indicated that sexually abused children are more likely to report symptoms of depression on various tests, such as the Childrens Depression Inventory, the Hopkins Symptom Checklist, and the Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (McLeer et al., 1998; Briere & Runtz, 1988; Roosa et al., 1999). It was also noted that having a history of childhood sexual abuse appeared to be linked to a longer duration of the index depressive episode and longer bouts of depression (Zlotnick et al., 2001). Another effect noted in victims of childhood sexual abuse is anxiety. Research has shown that anxiety levels in victims of childhood sexual abuse were significantly higher than the non-abused group. This was indicated on many measures (McLeer et al., 1998; Briere & Runtz, 1988; Mian, Marton & LeBaron, 1996). Suicidal ideation has also been linked to sexual abuse. In one study, it was shown that close to half of the sexually abused children reported depression and suicidal ideation. This has been displayed in other studies as well (McLeer et al., 1998; Molnar, Berkman & Buka, 2001; Zlotnick et al., 2001). Many children who are sexually abused display maladaptive sexual behaviours. Previous studies indicate that sexually abused children display more inappropriate sexual behaviours than non-abused children. There is evidence that this carries over into adulthood as well (Briere & Runtz, 1990; Mian et al., 1996). Similar to those that were physically abused, sexually abused children tend to have impaired social functioning. sexually abused children as adults tend to have fewer social resources, have fewer social interactions, and have problems with social adjustment (Abdulrehman & De Luca, 2001). A final...

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