Kevin often has difficulty controlling his emotions and uses sex and rape as an emotional coping strategy.According to Ward and Siegert's (2002)pathway model of child sexual abuse,Kevin's behaviour reflects which pathway?

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Kevin's difficulty in controlling his emotions and using sex and rape as an emotional coping mechanism suggests emotional dysregulation. The pathway model of child sexual abuse by Ward and Siegert (2002) includes five pathways, namely reproductive strategy, disinhibition, resistance rejection, childhood experiences, and emotional dysregulation. Kevin's behavior aligns with the emotional dysregulation pathway.

Kevin Often Has Difficulty Controlling His Emotions and Uses Sex