Adolescent dating violence and Peplau's dimensions of the self.

Background: Adolescent dating violence (ADV) is a significant public health problem. Despite an association between ADV and lowered self-esteem, little research has examined identity issues in persons who have experienced ADV.

Objectives: To use Peplau's model of the dimensions of the self to describe identity concerns in those who experienced ADV.

A Meta-Summary of Qualitative Findings about Professional Services for Survivors of Sexual Violence.

Sexual violence occurs at alarming rates in children and adults. Survivors experience myriad negative health outcomes and legal problems, which place them in need of professional services. A meta-summary was conducted of 31 published qualitative studies on adults' responses to sexual violence, with a focus on survivors' use of professional services.

The essence of healing from sexual violence: a qualitative metasynthesis.

A qualitative metasynthesis was conducted to identify the essence of healing from sexual violence, as described by adults who experienced it as children or as adults. Based on the findings of 51 reports, four domains of healing were identified: (a) managing memories, (b) relating to important others, (c) seeking safety, and (c) reevaluating self. The ways of healing within each domain reflected opposing responses.