Exploring the Role of Intersecting Identities in the Prevention and Disclosure of Child Sexual Abuse
Date of Award
5-2025
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
armando.barragan@csusb.edu
Abstract
Child sexual abuse (CSA) threatens the safety of children all around the world. It puts at risk their immediate physical and emotional well-being but also profoundly affects their long-term physical and mental health, as well as their emotional and social stability. This epidemic creates a cycle of harm and violence that persists from generation to generation and contributes to adverse outcomes. Despite various studies demonstrating the immediate and long-term consequences CSA has on survivors and their families, there are significant gaps remaining in understanding how cultural factors influence the prevalence and disclosure of CSA. This study aims to answer the research question, “How do intersecting factors such as, family dynamics, gender, and cultural norms influence the prevalence and disclosure of child sexual abuse (CSA)?" Using a sequential mixed-methods approach that equally emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative data, and this study aims to underscore the complex relationship between intersecting identities and the dynamics of child sexual abuse. Ultimately, this paper seeks to contribute to a deeper comprehensive understanding of CSA to inform the development of culturally competent interventions and responses that enhance protective factors, improving safety and life-long health and life satisfaction for children and their families.
Recommended Citation
Lemus Lares, Karen M., "Exploring the Role of Intersecting Identities in the Prevention and Disclosure of Child Sexual Abuse" (2025). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 2270.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/2270