The Resilience Path: Surveys of Women in Appalachia Who Survived Child Sexual Abuse
Location
D.P. Culp Center Ballroom
Start Date
4-5-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
4-5-2024 11:30 AM
Poster Number
172
Name of Project's Faculty Sponsor
Christa Moore
Faculty Sponsor's Department
Sociology and Anthropology
Competition Type
Competitive
Type
Poster Presentation
Presentation Category
Social Sciences
Abstract or Artist's Statement
This poster presentation is designed to examine how Child Sexual Abuse survivors were able to obtain higher resiliency despite the repercussions of CSA. Resiliency is described as the ability to adapt successfully especially in challenging circumstances. In many CSA situations, survivors do not disclose their abuse. This results in them enduring the effects of CSA alone. However, some were able to rise above it and still be successful. But the question is how? The effects of CSA are discussed as well as how it affects socioeconomically. The effects can range from poor mental health—depression, PTSD, suicidal thoughts—to alcohol abuse and dependency. The current quantitative study will use surveys. Participants will come from across the Appalachian Region. A conclusion is created that high resilient survivors had support and mentorship to help guide them.
The Resilience Path: Surveys of Women in Appalachia Who Survived Child Sexual Abuse
D.P. Culp Center Ballroom
This poster presentation is designed to examine how Child Sexual Abuse survivors were able to obtain higher resiliency despite the repercussions of CSA. Resiliency is described as the ability to adapt successfully especially in challenging circumstances. In many CSA situations, survivors do not disclose their abuse. This results in them enduring the effects of CSA alone. However, some were able to rise above it and still be successful. But the question is how? The effects of CSA are discussed as well as how it affects socioeconomically. The effects can range from poor mental health—depression, PTSD, suicidal thoughts—to alcohol abuse and dependency. The current quantitative study will use surveys. Participants will come from across the Appalachian Region. A conclusion is created that high resilient survivors had support and mentorship to help guide them.