Barriers to and facilitators of self-disclosure by male victims of child sexual abuse
A rapid review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14646136 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rachelle Snyman (0000-0003-2961-6768, University of Pretoria), Sufran Smith (0000-0003-3954-9837, North-West University, corresponding author), Karlien Van Schalkwyk (0000-0001-9444-2288, North-West University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 172 |
| Pages | 108272 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children and Youth Services Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0190-7409 • E-ISSN: 1873-7765 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108272 |
| OpenAlex | W4409548463 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 36 |
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a prevalent, enduring social and health problem with global ramifications. Male victims have difficulty disclosing their abuse due to traditional gender norms and associated fears. Understanding the factors that inhibit and facilitate disclosure of CSA among male victims is crucial for enhancing access to gender-specific services. To our knowledge, there are no existing review studies specifically examining the factors that inhibit and facilitate the disclosure of CSA among male victims. This study employs a rapid review methodology to synthesise literature on barriers and facilitators of self-disclosure among male CSA victims. Extensive searches were conducted investigating CSA and the associated disclosure processes encountered by male victims. These searches were carried out using the search engine “OneSearch”. An integrative review approach was used to thematically analyse the empirical data extracted from a selection of qualitative and quantitative studies . The data were synthesized using the socio-ecological model of disclosure, which provides a comprehensive framework to understand the multifactorial influences on male CSA disclosure. Fifteen studies met the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings underscore the significance of increasing awareness regarding male victims of CSA and emphasise the need to re-evaluate societal norms and challenging prevailing gender expectations. The study highlights that disclosure is shaped by the dynamic interplay of individual characteristics, interpersonal relationships , and broader societal, cultural, and environmental factors. These interconnected influences contribute to the complexity of male CSA disclosure and emphasize the necessity for targeted interventions and continued research. The study identifies important practical implications for practice and future research
Child abuse · Child sexual abuse · Criminology · Developmental psychology · Medical emergency · Poison control · Self-disclosure · Sexual abuse · Sexual violence · Child Abuse and Trauma · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Child Welfare and Adoption · Clinical Psychology · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |