A Qualitative Analysis of Sexual Fantasies Among Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors and Non-Victims.

J Child Sex Abus

Unité de Recherche et d'Intervention sur le Trauma et le Couple, Montreal, Canada.

Published: October 2024

Research suggests childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has an impact on survivor's sexual fantasies; however, empirical research is inconclusive. As sexual fantasies play a crucial role in sexual well-being, more exploration of sexual fantasies in CSA survivors and non-victims is needed. An online survey-based content analysis was conducted on fantasies reported by CSA survivors ( = 48) and non-victims ( = 44). Results unveiled nine fantasy categories reported by both groups. An additional category, , was reported solely by survivors. These findings highlight the diverse fantasy content experienced by survivors, prompting a reconsideration of theories suggesting a linear relationship between CSA and the development of sadomasochistic or violent fantasies in adulthood.

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