Childhood sexual abuse in boys and men: The case for gender-sensitive interventions.

Further investigation into the treatment needs of boys and men exposed to childhood sexual abuse is critically important. To facilitate a better understanding of their needs, intervention studies for this cohort should include a greater proportion of boys and men. Studies should also assess the influence of boys' and men's alignments to masculine norms for moderating treatment outcomes as a means to guide gender-sensitive treatments. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).