Am J Psychiatry 1985; 142:667-674
Copyright © 1985 by American Psychiatric Association
Therapeutic perspectives on father-daughter incest
L Swanson and MK Biaggio
In recent years it has become apparent that father-daughter incest is not
an uncommon occurrence. Many social forces have conspired to maintain
secrecy at both the family and societal levels. The authors examine the
evolution of professional attitudes and understandings of incest, beginning
with Freud's writings on the subject, and offer specific recommendations
for clinicians working with incest victims and their families.
