Literature Review Blog #4
(1) Visual. A picture of the book or (only if such a picture is not available or if it is an article) a relevant picture, such as a photo of the author or something related to the subject. An embedded video (such as of an author interview) can also fulfill this requirement.
(2) Citation. Provide full citation in MLA format.
(3) Summary. Provide a brief summary as to what the reading is about.
This article highlights the severity of sexual assault among a large body of people. This article speaks on the psychological reactions to serious sexual assault and rape - all of this includes development of post-traumatic stress disorder as mentioned previously. This article also speaks on behalf of myths and stereotypes regarding sexual assault and the potential effects emotionally and legally. The consequences of sexual assault are so severe that it can lead to mental illnesses such as depression and PTSD, both which require treatment.
(4) Author(s). Give some information on the author(s). What makes him/her knowledgeable on the topic?
Fiona Mason is credible because she has special experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Zoe Lodrick is a sexualised trauma specialist who has expertise in trauma, rape, sexual assault and recovery.
(5) Key terms. Define at least two key terms or key concepts used in the piece.
De-realisation: a sense that the world is not real
De-personalisation: a sense that it is not happening to me; rather than it is occurring to someone else
Dissociation: a sense of being cut off from the actual situation
Sensory disturbances: moments when one's body appears distorted or changed
(6) Quotes. Give three quotations pertaining to your topic, with page reference.
"Notwithstanding this, it is essential for those victims who choose to become complainants, that those interacting with them through the criminal justice process understand the significant physical and psychological consequences resulting from issues such as sexually transmitted infections, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); conditions that can have a long-lasting effect on people’s well-being and future functioning" (page 28)
"It is important to understand that it is the perception of threat, not the actual threat, that governs individuals’ responses during an assault. Most will be profoundly affected; fearful, disorientated, and helpless. Others, particularly where repeat victimization is a factor, may cut off, dissociating from reality" (page 29)
"Many factors will affect an individual’s response to trauma, and psychological reactions vary greatly between individuals. The ‘meaning’ that a victim ascribes to the incident is likely to be significant, a fact that is illustrated by the differences between stranger and acquaintance rape. It might be assumed that the former would be far more traumatic, but this is often not the case, and research has shown that rape victims have similar levels of depression and greater difficulty re-establishing intimate relationships after acquaintance rape" (page 30)
(7) Value. Explicitly explain how this material helps you to explore your research question.
This material helps me explore my research questions by giving me further information than I already have. It speaks more heavily on the psychological aspects of traumatization after a sexual assault by diving into the types of psychosocial reactions that I haven't been able to research much on until now.
(2) Citation. Provide full citation in MLA format.
Mason, Fiona, and Zoe Lodrick. “Psychological Consequences of Sexual Assault.”EbscoHost, Elsevier Incorporated, 2012, resolver.ebscohost.com/openurl?ID=doi%3a10.1016%2fj.bpobgyn.2012.08.015&genre=article&atitle=3%3a+Psychological+consequences+of+sexual+assault&title=Best+Practice+%26+Research+Clinical+Obstetrics+%26+Gynaecology&issn=15216934&isbn=&volume=27&issue=1&date=20130201&aulast=Mason%2c+Fiona&spage=27&pages=27-37&sid=EBSCO%3aScienceDirect%3aS152169341200137X&site=ftf-live.
This article highlights the severity of sexual assault among a large body of people. This article speaks on the psychological reactions to serious sexual assault and rape - all of this includes development of post-traumatic stress disorder as mentioned previously. This article also speaks on behalf of myths and stereotypes regarding sexual assault and the potential effects emotionally and legally. The consequences of sexual assault are so severe that it can lead to mental illnesses such as depression and PTSD, both which require treatment.
(4) Author(s). Give some information on the author(s). What makes him/her knowledgeable on the topic?
Fiona Mason is credible because she has special experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Zoe Lodrick is a sexualised trauma specialist who has expertise in trauma, rape, sexual assault and recovery.
(5) Key terms. Define at least two key terms or key concepts used in the piece.
De-realisation: a sense that the world is not real
De-personalisation: a sense that it is not happening to me; rather than it is occurring to someone else
Dissociation: a sense of being cut off from the actual situation
Sensory disturbances: moments when one's body appears distorted or changed
(6) Quotes. Give three quotations pertaining to your topic, with page reference.
"Notwithstanding this, it is essential for those victims who choose to become complainants, that those interacting with them through the criminal justice process understand the significant physical and psychological consequences resulting from issues such as sexually transmitted infections, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); conditions that can have a long-lasting effect on people’s well-being and future functioning" (page 28)
"It is important to understand that it is the perception of threat, not the actual threat, that governs individuals’ responses during an assault. Most will be profoundly affected; fearful, disorientated, and helpless. Others, particularly where repeat victimization is a factor, may cut off, dissociating from reality" (page 29)
"Many factors will affect an individual’s response to trauma, and psychological reactions vary greatly between individuals. The ‘meaning’ that a victim ascribes to the incident is likely to be significant, a fact that is illustrated by the differences between stranger and acquaintance rape. It might be assumed that the former would be far more traumatic, but this is often not the case, and research has shown that rape victims have similar levels of depression and greater difficulty re-establishing intimate relationships after acquaintance rape" (page 30)
(7) Value. Explicitly explain how this material helps you to explore your research question.
This material helps me explore my research questions by giving me further information than I already have. It speaks more heavily on the psychological aspects of traumatization after a sexual assault by diving into the types of psychosocial reactions that I haven't been able to research much on until now.
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