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Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Anxiety, and Sexual Satisfaction: The Role of Self-Capacities

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Pages 464-483 | Received 24 Jul 2014, Accepted 11 Mar 2015, Published online: 24 Aug 2015

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