Internalizing and Externalizing Pathways From Polyvictimization to Adult Risky Sexual Behavior: The Roles of Timing and Chronicity

Theresa Ngan H. Nguyen, Alisandra Macias, Connor I. Elbe, Xavier Elzie, Kajung Hong, Dalia Tabibian, David Straub, Julia Kobulsky, Howard Dubowitz, Miguel T. Villodas, Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego State University, UC San Diego, San Diego, School of Social Work, Temple University, Department of Pediatrics, University of Baltimore

Child Maltreatment

Published online on May 14, 2026

Abstract

Child Maltreatment, Ahead of Print.
Although the association between youth victimization and risky sexual behaviors (RSB) is well established, the developmental timing and pathways through which polyvictimization contributes to young adult RSB are unclear. This study prospectively examined ...