Mothers of Incest Victims: Villains, Victims, or Protectors?
- 1 February 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
- Vol. 72 (2) , 78-86
- https://doi.org/10.1177/104438949107200202
Abstract
Traditional theoretical explanations of father–daughter incest overlook the fact that some mothers take protective action on behalf of their daughters, influenced by evidence that many do not take such action. Drawing from life-events theory, the authors offer alternative explanations for what appears to be nonprotective behavior. Suggestions for reducing the need for family disruption are offered.Keywords
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