Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Williams, Javonda D.
URN	etd-06182007-221329
Title	Predicting Resilience in Sexually Abused Adolescents: An Examination of a Contextual Model
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy
Department	Family and Child Sciences, Department of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Robert E. Lee Committee Chair Charles Figely Committee Member Thomase Cornille Committee Member
Keywords	Resilience in Children Sexual Abuse Child Abuse
Date of Defense	2007-04-16
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract ABSTRACT The current study examined a model of resiliency in sexually abused adolescents using data from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (Dowd, et al. 2002). The model was based on Bronfenbrenner and Ceci’s (1994) Process-Person-Context-Time Model (PPCT). Contextual variables were arranged in blocks according to the PPCT model (N=237). Hierarchical regression was used to analyze significant influences within the model. The model significantly predicted the absence of general behavior problems but only marginally predicted trauma related symptoms. The results of the study suggest that primary relationships and environmental variables have a stronger influence on post abuse adjustment than abuse-related variables, such as the frequency and nature of the abuse. Clinical implications are discussed, these include strength-based assessment and treatment planning that reflect a sensitivity for individual, family and community strengths.
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