The impact of sexual assault on the romantic relationships of female survivors: reflections from mental health professionals

• Author / Creator

  Lauridsen, Erica

• The purpose of the present study was to examine the perceptions of mental health professionals regarding the impact of female sexual assault on heterosexual
  romantic relationships. Specifically, the implications of non-partner sexual assault were investigated. A qualitative approach was selected in order to examine this topic. Data was generated through semi-structured interviews with five
  mental health professionals and subsequently analyzed using a thematic analysis approach offered by Braun and Clarke (2006). Four broad themes materialized from this analysis to effectively capture the data, including: a) implications of individual processing, b) significant relationship changes, c) response to external variables, and d) pre-assault functioning affects post-assault response. The
  resultant implications of these findings are discussed in light of relevant research. Practice implications and future research directions are also highlighted.

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Sexual assault
  • Romantic relationships
  • Generic qualitative study

• Graduation date

  Fall 2010

• Type of Item

  Thesis

• Degree

  Master of Education

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/R3R33V

• License

  This thesis is made available by the University of Alberta Libraries with permission of the copyright owner solely for non-commercial purposes. This thesis, or any portion thereof, may not otherwise be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the copyright owner, except to the extent permitted by Canadian copyright law.