Child sexual abuse (CSA) occurs with alarming frequency around the world. Survivors of CSA come from all cultural, racial and economic groups. CSA will leave a long-term effect on the survivors. The effects are always complex, varied and somehow, will destroy the entire life of the survivor. Hence, the purpose of this review is to understand the effect of child sexual abuse to different gender of survivors. The effect of CSA may be different according to their gender nature, culture and family background. By understanding the maladaptive behavior, emotional distress and interpersonal problems resulting from CSA to both male and female, counselors can provide professional and adequate counselling services for the survivors. The role of counselor in the counselling session to help the survivors is also being discussed in this review.
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