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ArticleEuropean journal of psychotraumatology2026

Peritraumatic reactions during sexual assault: associations with assault characteristics and mental health.

Isabel Kreis, Akiah Astral Ottesen, Andrea Rustand, Tore Wentzel-Larsen, Siri Thoresen, Ines Blix

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Isabel KreisNorwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-1022-699X
Akiah Astral OttesenSection for Clinical Psychosis Research, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0003-0025-5612
Andrea RustandNorwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0009-0001-6574-9528
Tore Wentzel-LarsenNorwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-0318-4162
Siri ThoresenNorwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0001-5688-7948
Ines BlixNorwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-1603-6281

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Abstract

backgroundPeritraumatic reactions during sexual assault are central to societal rape stereotypes and may play a role in post-trauma mental health. Nevertheless, existing research is limited. In this cross-sectional study, we explored a broad spectrum of emotional, cognitive, and behavioural peritraumatic reactions and investigated their associations with assault characteristics, sexual assault history, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress and depression/anxiety.

methodsRecent sexual assault victims (

resultsEFA revealed six factors:

conclusionsThese findings highlight the heterogeneity of peritraumatic responses and challenge rape stereotypes of the actively resisting victim by identifying reactive surrender as a common survival strategy. The robust associations between diverse peritraumatic reactions and post-trauma mental health propose these acute responses as vital clinical indicators for post-trauma adjustment.

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Crime VictimsDepressionMental HealthRapeSex OffensesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticAdultAnxietyCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultansiedadanxietycaracterísticas de la agresión sexualdepresióndepressionestrés postraumáticoPeritraumatic reactionspost-traumatic stressrapeReacciones peritraumáticassexual assault characteristicstraumaviolación

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