Psychological characteristics and support after sexual assault

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25780426
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Clinical psychology
• Research Institution: Mejiro University (2014-2016); Sophia University (2013)
• Principal Investigator: SAITO Azusa 目白大学, 人間学部, 専任講師 (60612108)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: 性暴力・性犯罪被害 / 被害者支援 / 心的外傷後ストレス障害 / トラウマ焦点化認知行動療法 / 援助希求行動 / 治療選択

Outline of Final Research Achievements

We studied help seeking behavior after sexual violence , treatment preferences for posttraumatic stress disorder, the cooperation among professional workers supporting victims of sexual violence, and effective mental support. The results showed that it was considered necessary to change the society’s perception so that the victim would not have a feeling of guilt and shame in order to promote help seeking behavior. Additionally, even when leading to the provision of support, the victims have a avoidance symptom.; therefore, it seemed necessary for professionals to cooperate one step further while recognizing their roles accurately. Furthermore, in parallel with criminal procedure support, the effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy was verified among victims of sexual violence after confirming their nonfunctional perception.

Free Research Field

臨床心理学