Article Title

The Influence of Cyber-Sexual Assault on the Mental Health Outcomes of Survivors

Authors

Kelley R. Holladay, University of New MexicoFollow
W. Bryce Hagedorn, University of Central FloridaFollow
David Boote, University of Central FloridaFollow

DOI

10.34296/02021026

First Page Number

93

Last Page Number

103

Abstract

Researchers examined data collected from the only national sample of cyber-sexual assault (CBSA) survivors (N = 97; 3.75\% response rate to the online survey) using three valid instruments that measure symptomology of sexual assault. We found that participants scored high across each of the inventories, indicating CBSA survivors respond in ways that are similar to sexual assault survivors concerning emotional dysregulation, depression, and post-traumatic stress symptomology, particularly if they had a history of sexual assault. Implications for counselors are reviewed, and clinical recommendations are offered.

Recommended Citation

Holladay, K. R., Hagedorn, W., & Boote, D. (2021). The Influence of Cyber-Sexual Assault on the Mental Health Outcomes of Survivors. Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education, 2 (2), 93-103. https://doi.org/10.34296/02021026