Identifying Key Components of an Internet Information System for Chinese Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Abstract

Because of the emphasis of Chinese culture on saving face and premarital female virginity, in Chinese society disclosure of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) can be seen as a “mission impossible.” Given the sensitive nature of CSA in Chinese society, development of an Internet information system may be useful to help CSA survivors in adapting during adulthood. The current study aimed to identify the required Internet resources for Chinese CSA survivors. The Delphi method was used to collect three rounds of questionnaires from 15 Taiwanese professionals. Forty-seven identified components were further divided into nine categories of resources for an Internet information system.

Keywords:

• Internet information system
• Chinese survivors with a history of childhood sexual abuse

Acknowledgments

This research was supported by a grant from the National Science Council (NSC97-2410-H-194-102).