Abuse In Childhood

mood disorders, addictions, and other psychological problems (Hill et al., 2012). Moreover, it has been found that an anxious ambivalent personality, derivative of an abusive or neglectful childhood, can predict sexual addiction into adulthood. (Gunn et al., 2011). By looking at supporting literature, it is evident that sexual abuse in childhood is correlated to sexual addiction later in life, particularly in anxious attachment individuals. Sexual abuse, such as any type of abuse, can be objectively defined, but is subject to a variety of interpretations and definitions. For example, the American Psychological Association defines sexual abuse as “unwanted sexual activity, with perpetrators using force, making threats or taking advantage of