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Research Article

Dissociation and Sexual Concerns in Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Role of Identity Cohesion

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Pages 500-515 | Received 12 Oct 2023, Accepted 09 Apr 2024, Published online: 20 May 2024

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