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. 2023 Sep;29(11):2239-2265.
doi: 10.1177/10778012221125501. Epub 2022 Sep 23.

Engagement of Sexual Violence Survivors in Research: Trauma-Informed Research in the THRIVE Study

Katherine M Anderson  1   2 , Maile Y Karris  1 , Alexandra Fernandez DeSoto  1 , Sara Giovanna Carr  1 , Jamila K Stockman  1
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Engagement of Sexual Violence Survivors in Research: Trauma-Informed Research in the THRIVE Study

Katherine M Anderson et al. Violence Against Women. 2023 Sep.

Abstract

Given the potential for retraumatization among survivors of sexual violence engaged in research, we aimed to provide pertinent knowledge and exemplification of the integration of trauma-informed practice to research with survivors. Grounded in trauma-informed care, we discuss the need for trauma-informed research, drawing upon experiences and data from a longitudinal case-control study on sexual violence. Through trauma-informed research settings, we can improve research experiences for survivors of sexual violence, as demonstrated by positive experiences of participants in The THRIVE Study. By meeting the needs of survivors, researchers can increase participation while maximizing the research quality and advancement of research.

Keywords: ethics; sexual trauma; sexual violence; trauma theory; trauma-Informed care.

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The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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