Terri L Messman
Biographic Data
| ID | 6485370 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Terri L Messman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Terri L |
| FAMILY NAME | Messman |
| SIGNATURE | MESSMAN T L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Miami University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7676-5374 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1996 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Lifetime Sexual Victimization and Dissociation
The current study examined temporal associations between emotion dysregulation and dissociation among sexual violence survivors in a sample of 490 women. Results revealed higher levels of emotion dysregulation and dissociation among women who experienced sexual victimization in both childhood and emerging adulthood (i.e., lifetime revictimization), compared to women with victimization in either childhood or emerging adulthood (i.e., single period…
Mediating Effects of Masculine Norms on Posttraumatic Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Symptoms Among Adult Men with an Emphasis on Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Victims of child sexual abuse (CSA) are at greater risk of developing psychopathology in adulthood. Most research on CSA has focused on female survivors, while the experiences of male survivors have been comparatively understudied. Consequently, factors that contribute to the mental health outcomes of male CSA survivors require further investigation. The current study examined how greater endorsement of conformity to masculine norms (Winning, Emo…
Examining Shame Types and PTSD Among Survivors of Lifetime Sexual Victimization
Lifetime sexual victimization history (i.e. experiences in childhood, adolescence, and/or adulthood), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and multiple types of general and assault-related shame were examined among 95 community and college women. Participants completed surveys assessing sexual victimization histories, shame, and a clinician-administered diagnostic interview for PTSD. Levels of multiple types of shame were compared among survivo…
Item Response Theory Analysis of the PCL-5 in Measuring Sexual Violence-Related PTSD Symptoms Among Bisexual+ Women
Women with multi-gender attractions (i.e. bisexual+ women) experience alarmingly high rates of sexual violence (SV), which puts women at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Bisexual+ women experience higher rates of PTSD compared to heterosexual and lesbian/gay people. The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) is a widely used self-report measure of PTSD symptoms. We conducted an item response theory (IRT) analysis to evaluate the item diff…
Latent profiles of social reactions to sexual assault disclosure among bisexual women
Results suggest women in the profile characterized by highest negative reactions to SA disclosure and highest bisexual minority stress (antibisexual stigma and internalized binegativity) may experience greatest distress postassault. Results highlight the importance for researchers, policymakers, and clinicians to consider and address both SA-related and identity-related stigma among bisexual survivors. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all …
Antibisexual stigma and sexual objectification prospectively associated with disordered eating among cisgender bisexual women
Sexual Victimization Outcomes and Adjustment Among Bisexual Women
Bisexual women experience worse mental health outcomes than lesbian and heterosexual women, which may be explained by greater rates of sexual violence among bisexual women. The current comprehensive literature review aimed to synthesize research on mental health and substance use outcomes related to lifetime sexual violence among bisexual women. A comprehensive literature search was conducted within the PsycINFO and Medline databases (final searc…
Is the Risk for Sexual Revictimization Cumulative? A Prospective Examination
Latent Profiles of Social Reactions to Sexual Assault Disclosure Among Undergraduate Women
The types of social reactions that victims receive when they disclose experiences of sexual assault are important for post-trauma recovery. Group comparisons revealed that the two profiles characterized by greater negative reactions reported greater posttraumatic stress, whereas the profile characterized by moderate support/moderate negative reactions reported greater depression. No differences were identified for hazardous alcohol use. Findings …
Role of blame and rape-related shame in distress among rape victims
Results emphasized the importance of considering the type of shame (i.e., rape-related shame and general shame) when explaining PTSD and depression among women who experienced rape. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Bisexual women’s recovery after sexual assault
Typologies of Rape Victimization Experiences Among Women Attending College
Past research has categorized the rape experiences of women attending college into types primarily based on perpetration tactics and/or survivor substance use. However, this practice may overlook key differences. Therefore, in the current study, we sought via latent class analysis (LCA) to identify types of rape using multiple assault characteristics, including survivor resistance and substance use by the survivor and perpetrator. Participants we…
Child sexual abuse and its relationship to revictimization in adult women
Typologies of Rape Victimization Experiences Among Women Attending College
Past research has categorized the rape experiences of women attending college into types primarily based on perpetration tactics and/or survivor substance use. However, this practice may overlook key differences. Therefore, in the current study, we sought via latent class analysis (LCA) to identify types of rape using multiple assault characteristics, including survivor resistance and substance use by the survivor and perpetrator. Participants we…
Latent Profiles of Social Reactions to Sexual Assault Disclosure Among Undergraduate Women
The types of social reactions that victims receive when they disclose experiences of sexual assault are important for post-trauma recovery. Group comparisons revealed that the two profiles characterized by greater negative reactions reported greater posttraumatic stress, whereas the profile characterized by moderate support/moderate negative reactions reported greater depression. No differences were identified for hazardous alcohol use. Findings …
Child sexual abuse and its relationship to revictimization in adult women
Role of blame and rape-related shame in distress among rape victims
Results emphasized the importance of considering the type of shame (i.e., rape-related shame and general shame) when explaining PTSD and depression among women who experienced rape. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Bisexual women’s recovery after sexual assault
Typologies of Rape Victimization Experiences Among Women Attending College
Past research has categorized the rape experiences of women attending college into types primarily based on perpetration tactics and/or survivor substance use. However, this practice may overlook key differences. Therefore, in the current study, we sought via latent class analysis (LCA) to identify types of rape using multiple assault characteristics, including survivor resistance and substance use by the survivor and perpetrator. Participants we…
Is the Risk for Sexual Revictimization Cumulative? A Prospective Examination
Latent Profiles of Social Reactions to Sexual Assault Disclosure Among Undergraduate Women
The types of social reactions that victims receive when they disclose experiences of sexual assault are important for post-trauma recovery. Group comparisons revealed that the two profiles characterized by greater negative reactions reported greater posttraumatic stress, whereas the profile characterized by moderate support/moderate negative reactions reported greater depression. No differences were identified for hazardous alcohol use. Findings …
Sexual Victimization Outcomes and Adjustment Among Bisexual Women
Bisexual women experience worse mental health outcomes than lesbian and heterosexual women, which may be explained by greater rates of sexual violence among bisexual women. The current comprehensive literature review aimed to synthesize research on mental health and substance use outcomes related to lifetime sexual violence among bisexual women. A comprehensive literature search was conducted within the PsycINFO and Medline databases (final searc…
Latent profiles of social reactions to sexual assault disclosure among bisexual women
Results suggest women in the profile characterized by highest negative reactions to SA disclosure and highest bisexual minority stress (antibisexual stigma and internalized binegativity) may experience greatest distress postassault. Results highlight the importance for researchers, policymakers, and clinicians to consider and address both SA-related and identity-related stigma among bisexual survivors. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all …
Antibisexual stigma and sexual objectification prospectively associated with disordered eating among cisgender bisexual women
Lifetime Sexual Victimization and Dissociation
The current study examined temporal associations between emotion dysregulation and dissociation among sexual violence survivors in a sample of 490 women. Results revealed higher levels of emotion dysregulation and dissociation among women who experienced sexual victimization in both childhood and emerging adulthood (i.e., lifetime revictimization), compared to women with victimization in either childhood or emerging adulthood (i.e., single period…
Mediating Effects of Masculine Norms on Posttraumatic Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Symptoms Among Adult Men with an Emphasis on Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Victims of child sexual abuse (CSA) are at greater risk of developing psychopathology in adulthood. Most research on CSA has focused on female survivors, while the experiences of male survivors have been comparatively understudied. Consequently, factors that contribute to the mental health outcomes of male CSA survivors require further investigation. The current study examined how greater endorsement of conformity to masculine norms (Winning, Emo…
Examining Shame Types and PTSD Among Survivors of Lifetime Sexual Victimization
Lifetime sexual victimization history (i.e. experiences in childhood, adolescence, and/or adulthood), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and multiple types of general and assault-related shame were examined among 95 community and college women. Participants completed surveys assessing sexual victimization histories, shame, and a clinician-administered diagnostic interview for PTSD. Levels of multiple types of shame were compared among survivo…
Item Response Theory Analysis of the PCL-5 in Measuring Sexual Violence-Related PTSD Symptoms Among Bisexual+ Women
Women with multi-gender attractions (i.e. bisexual+ women) experience alarmingly high rates of sexual violence (SV), which puts women at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Bisexual+ women experience higher rates of PTSD compared to heterosexual and lesbian/gay people. The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) is a widely used self-report measure of PTSD symptoms. We conducted an item response theory (IRT) analysis to evaluate the item diff…
Poison control (10 works) · Clinical Psychology (9 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Suicide prevention (9 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (6 works) · Medical emergency (6 works) · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies (6 works)