Disclosure of Sexual Trauma to Romantic Partners
Examining PTSD Clusters, Partner Reactions, Perceived Partner Responsiveness, and Relationship Satisfaction
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6459784 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lynsey Hinnenkamp (0009-0009-5998-4052, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, corresponding author), Gina P Owens (0000-0001-7798-6945, University of Tennessee at Knoxville) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 12-13 |
| Pages | 3289-3310 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Violence Against Women (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1077-8012 • E-ISSN: 1552-8448 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10778012241289420 |
| PMID | 39434627 |
| OpenAlex | W4403656357 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 57 |
The present study explored the relationship between disclosure of sexual trauma to a romantic partner and relationship satisfaction for individuals who have experienced unwanted or forced sexual contact. We examined whether posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) clusters, partner reactions, and perceived partner responsiveness (PPR) mediated that relationship. Relationship satisfaction was significantly, positively correlated with trauma disclosure, positive partner reactions, and PPR, and significantly, negatively correlated with negative partner reactions and the PTSD clusters of avoidance and negative alterations in cognitions and mood. Trauma disclosure had a significant, indirect effect on relationship satisfaction via positive partner reactions and PPR. Findings from this study can be utilized to inform clinical interventions and guide future research for individuals who have experienced sexual trauma
Injury prevention · Medical emergency · Mood · Poison control · Posttraumatic stress · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Suicide prevention · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Child Abuse and Trauma · Clinical Psychology · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Medicine · 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 |