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Child Sexual Abuse and Compulsive Sexual Behavior: A Systematic Literature Review

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Purpose of Review

Information on potential risk factors and clinical correlates of compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) may help inform more effective prevention and treatment measures. Sexual victimization, specifically, child sexual abuse (CSA), has been associated with CSB.

Recent Findings

This systematic review describes 21 studies on the relationship between CSA and CSB. Most studies identified a significant association between CSA and CSB. However, variability in measurements, potential differences in links among community versus clinical samples, relevance of research among college samples, lack of support for gender-related differences, and the need for more longitudinal designs were identified.

Summary

Research would benefit from more formalized assessments of CSB across different populations. Prevention efforts should be aimed toward individuals who experienced CSA and/or other abuse, particularly if they report engaging in risky sexual behavior. Individuals with CSB who have experienced sexual abuse may benefit from trauma-focused treatment.

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  1. School of Social Work, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA

    Melissa N. Slavin

  2. Institute of Health Equity & Social Justice Research, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA

    Arielle A. J. Scoglio

  3. College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA

    Gretchen R. Blycker

  4. HäIsosam Therapy, Jamestown, RI, USA

    Gretchen R. Blycker

  5. Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA

    Gretchen R. Blycker & Marc N. Potenza

  6. Department of Neuroscience and Child Study Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA

    Marc N. Potenza

  7. Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, New Haven, CT, USA

    Marc N. Potenza

  8. Connecticut Mental Health Center, New Haven, CT, USA

    Marc N. Potenza

  9. Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA

    Shane W. Kraus

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Slavin, M.N., Scoglio, A.A.J., Blycker, G.R. et al. Child Sexual Abuse and Compulsive Sexual Behavior: A Systematic Literature Review. Curr Addict Rep 7, 76–88 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40429-020-00298-9

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