Abstract
This study assessed efficacy of the 1in6, Inc. online support group for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The researchers measured the helpfulness of program safety variables, perceived support, and benefit of facilitated psychoeducation among 40 support group respondents. Study findings support the hypotheses proposing benefits of trauma-informed support group therapeutic factors. Clinically and statistically significant correlations were found between participation and social emotional variables such as loneliness, hope, anger, support, knowledge, and insight. The findings indicate a need for increased research, such as level of importance of anonymity and phased psychoeducation in the use of online support groups. A call for expanded efforts in resources and support services for male survivors of CSA are reinforced as essential. Other recommendations for future studies and implications for service providers are proposed.