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Coherence in Children’s Reports of Sexual Abuse: Age, PTSD, and Questioning Style

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Abstract

In a criminal proceeding, a witness is considered reliable if he/she can provide a coherent narrative of the events. The present study aimed to confirm the effects of age, PTSD, and questioning style on narrative coherence. 82 trial depositions of children (M = 9.9 years) were analyzed, coding through the Narrative Coherence Coding Scheme. The analyses revealed a positive correlation between narrative coherence and age, and a negative correlation between age and post-traumatic symptomatology. Open-ended questions were negatively associated with coherence; instead close-ended/option-posing questions and free invitations were positively associated with coherence. The theoretical and practical implications of the results are discussed.
Lingua originaleInglese
pagine (da-a)1-20
Numero di pagine20
RivistaJournal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2024

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Keywords

  • Narrative coherence
  • child sexual abuse
  • questioning style
  • post-traumatic stress disorder
  • age

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