The book is the outcome of the passion for research of the author in counseling abused
girls in order to inculcate positive vibes and thoughts in their lives. The increasing
number of sexual abuse cases reported in the media confirms the significance of the
publication of Dr. Grace's research. Using both qualitative and quantitative research
methods, this book brings to us verbal reports, case studies, symptoms and severity of
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in abused girls.
This book also invites us to see the complementary role of churches, families, and
societies to not only prevent such atrocities, but also to provide effective interventions
for which the suggestions provide a glimpse of the opportunities the significant others
have in the lives of the abused. The readers will enter into dialogue with the pages of
this book and re-examine their role in promoting abuse-free societies and supporting young
lives that are abused.
Contents
Abstract
Acknowledgement
List of Illustrations
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
1. Introduction
1.1 Background of the Research
1.2 Elaboration
1.3 Significance
1.4 Definition of Key Terms
1.5 Previous Research
1.6 Ministry Project
1.7 Methodology
1.8 Scope and Limitations
1.9 Structure
2. Review of Literature
2.1 Adolescence
2.2 Abuse
2.3 PTSD- Clinical Definition
2.4 DSM-IV Criteria for PTSD
2.5 PTSD in Adolescent Girls Due to Sexual
Abuse
2.6 Effects of Stress in Adolescents
2.7 PTSD and Depression in Adolescents
2.8 Reactions of Adolescent Girls to PTSD
2.9 Biological Changes Due to PTSD
2.10 Alterations in Brain Chemistry,
Structure, and Functioning
2.11 PTSD and Physical Health Problems
2.12 PTSD on Females
2.13 PTSD and Personality Disorder
2.14 Interventions
2.15 Conclusion
3. Methodology
3.1 Method of Study
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Local of the Study
3.4 Population and Sample for the Study
3.5 Duration of the Study
3.6 Variables
3.7 Inclusion Criteria
3.8 Exclusion Criteria
3.9 Objectives
3.10 Hypotheses
3.11 Tools and Techniques Applied
3.12 Socio-Demographic Data of Participants
3.13 Abuse Details
3.14 Los Angeles Symptom Checklist (Lasc)
3.15 Counselling Strategis
3.16 Statistical Techniques Employed for the
Present Study
3.17 Conclusion
4. Analysis and Interpretation
4.1 Preliminary Analysis
4.2 Hypotheses Testing
4.3 Case Studies
4.4 Conclusion
5. Findings and Conclusions
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Tenability of Hypotheses
5.3 Implications
5.4 Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendices
Dr. Grace was born and brought up in a Christian Pentecostal family of
Central Kerala. At present, she is the Director of Grace Counselling Center (GCC) and
founding Chairman of Presbyterian Foundation, a public religious and charitable trust. She
has authored `Laborers in the Vineyard' in Malayalam. She travels extensively and analyses
human behavior and personality to help the troubled in facing life with new and positive
vitality.
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