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found to influence disclosure in that boys appear to be more reluctant to disclose than girls (Goodman-Brown et at, 2003: Hershkowitz et at, 2005; Ungar et at, 2009a). Mental health difficulties on the part of the child have also been found to be relevant, particularly when children experience disso

gan, 2004; Hershkowitz et at, 2005). Therefore, children who disclose more promptly may be overrepresented in legal samples. In Sweden, Priebe and Svedin (2008) conducted a national survey of 4339 adolescents, of whom 1962 reported some form of sexual abuse (65% of girls and 23% of boys). Details of

tinued) EFTA00088894 I-, Table I. (tom nued) P Study Purpose Des gn Samp e F nd ngs Summary A agg a (2010) Fontes and P ummer (2010) Ungar, Barter. McConne Tutty, and Fa rho m. (2009a) The study a med to dent fy factors mped ng or promot ng CSA d sc osures. Overarch ng research q

an, 2004; Hershkowitz et al., 2005). Therefore, children who disclose more promptly may be overrepresented in legal samples. In Sweden, Priebe and Svedin (2008) conducted a national survey of 4339 adolescents, of whom 1962 reported some form of sexual abuse (65% of girls and 23% of boys). Details of

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of the child victim can act as key supports to creating an open relational context and fostering positive responses (Jensen et al., 2005; Priebe & Svedin, 2008; Schonbucher et al., 2012; Ungar et al., 20096). In particular, as children grow older, they are more likely to disclose to a peer, as shown