Relational Health with Peers as a Buffer between Childhood Maltreatment and Trauma Symptoms among College Women: Brief Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Sohyun C. Han ◽  
Sally A. Theran
Keyword(s):  
College Women ◽  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Trauma Symptoms ◽  
Relational Health

DEPRESSION AND RELATIONAL HEALTH IN ASIAN AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN AMERICAN COLLEGE WOMEN

2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 493-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terese J. Lund ◽  
Pauline Chan ◽  
Belle Liang
Keyword(s):  
College Women ◽  
Asian American ◽  
European American ◽  
Relational Health

Relationships Among Childhood Maltreatment, Limbic System Dysfunction, and Eating Disorders in College Women

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052091259
Author(s):  
Andrea E. Mercurio ◽  
Fang Hong ◽  
Carolyn Amir ◽  
Amanda R. Tarullo ◽  
Anna Samkavitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
College Women ◽  
Limbic System ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Eating Pathology ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Eating Disorder Symptoms

The mechanisms linking childhood maltreatment and eating pathology are not fully understood. We examined the mediating role of limbic system dysfunction in the relationships between three forms of childhood maltreatment (parental psychological maltreatment, parental physical maltreatment, and parental emotional neglect) and eating disorder symptoms. A convenience sample of college women ( N = 246, M age = 19.62, SD = 2.41) completed measures of maltreatment (Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scales and the Parental Bonding Instrument), limbic system dysfunction (Limbic System Questionnaire), and eating pathology (Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire). We hypothesized that there would be an indirect effect of each type of childhood maltreatment on eating disorder symptoms via limbic system irritability. Results generally supported the hypotheses. Examination of the individual paths that defined the indirect effect indicated that higher reported childhood maltreatment was associated with greater limbic irritability symptoms, and higher limbic irritability symptomatology was related to higher total eating disorder scores. There were no significant direct effects for any of the proposed models. Findings are in line with research supporting the role of limbic system dysfunction as a possible pathway in the maltreatment-eating disorder link. Given that limbic system dysfunction may underlie behavioral symptoms of eating disorders, efforts targeting limbic system dysfunction associated with child maltreatment might best be undertaken at an early developmental stage, although interventions for college women struggling with eating disorders are also crucial.

scholarly journals Relational Health, Attachment, and Psychological Distress in College Women and Men

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa L. Frey ◽  
Denise Beesley ◽  
Merle R. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
College Women ◽  
Relational Health

scholarly journals Traumatic Events in Dual Disorders: Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 2553
Author(s):  
Laura Blanco ◽  
Albert Sió ◽  
Bridget Hogg ◽  
Ricard Esteve ◽  
Joaquim Radua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Traumatic Event ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Clinical Severity ◽  
Trauma Symptoms ◽  
Dual Disorders ◽  
Dual Disorder

Psychological trauma has been identified in substance use disorders (SUD) as a major etiological risk factor. However, detailed and systematic data about the prevalence and types of psychological trauma in dual disorders have been scarce to date. In this study, 150 inpatients were recruited and cross-sectionally screened on their substance use severity, psychological trauma symptoms, comorbidities, and clinical severity. One hundred patients fulfilled criteria for a dual disorder, while 50 patients were diagnosed with only SUD. Ninety-four percent of the whole sample suffered from at least one lifetime traumatic event. The prevalence rates of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder diagnosis for dual disorder and only SUD was around 20% in both groups; however, patients with dual disorder presented more adverse events, more childhood trauma, more dissociative symptoms, and a more severe clinical profile than patients with only SUD. Childhood maltreatment can also serve as a predictor for developing a dual disorder diagnosis and as a risk factor for developing a more complex and severe clinical profile. These data challenge our current clinical practice in the treatment of patients suffering from dual disorder or only SUD diagnosis and favor the incorporation of an additional trauma-focused therapy in this population. This may improve the prognosis and the course of the illness in these patients.

Memory Accuracy After 20 Years for Interviews About Child Maltreatment

2021 ◽  
pp. 107755952110551
Author(s):  
Yuerui Wu ◽  
Gail S. Goodman ◽  
Deborah Goldfarb ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
Daisy Vidales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Long Term Memory ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Trauma Symptoms ◽  
Term Memory ◽  
Forensic Interview ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Memory Accuracy

When adults allege childhood victimization, their long-term memory comes under scrutiny. This scrutiny can extend to the adults’ memory of childhood interviews. The concerns raise important theoretical and applied issues regarding memory for long-past discussions of child maltreatment and trauma. In this longitudinal study, 104 adults, who as children (ages 3–15 years) were interviewed in child maltreatment investigations (Time 1), were questioned 20 years later (Time 2) about the Time 1 interviews. Verbatim documentation from Time 1 permitted scoring of memory accuracy. A subset of the participants (36%) reported no memory for the Time 1 interviews. Of the 64% who remembered being interviewed at Time 1, those who had been adolescents at Time 1 remembered the forensic interview discussion about abuse incidents better than discussion about general psychological issues. Adult trauma symptoms were associated with more accurate memory for interview content that directly concerned abuse experiences but not for non–abuse-specific information. Findings indicate that the veracity of adults’ long-term memory for clinical/forensic conversations about childhood maltreatment depends on age at interview, interview content, and traumatization factors. Implications are discussed.

scholarly journals The differential impact of relational health on alcohol consumption and consequences in first year college women

2008 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph W. LaBrie ◽  
Alysha D. Thompson ◽  
Paul Ferraiolo ◽  
Jonathan A. Garcia ◽  
Karie Huchting ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
College Women ◽  
First Year ◽  
Relational Health ◽  
Differential Impact ◽  
First Year College

Breastfeeding Among Mothers Who Have Experienced Childhood Maltreatment: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 710-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amara Channell Doig ◽  
Michelle Jasczynski ◽  
Jamie L. Fleishman ◽  
Elizabeth M. Aparicio
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Critical Time ◽  
Trauma Symptoms ◽  
Power Differential ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
Breastfeeding Intention ◽  
History Of ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Coping With Trauma

Background Current breastfeeding recommendations focus on the physical benefits of breastfeeding but do not take into account the influence of a history of childhood maltreatment on mothers’ experiences breastfeeding. A better understanding of this relationship is important to be able to better support mothers during this critical time. Research aim To review current research that examined how women’s personal experiences of childhood maltreatment has affected their breastfeeding outcomes and experiences. Methods A scoping review was conducted to evaluate current literature on breastfeeding and childhood maltreatment. We screened 275 articles, of which eight met the sample selection criteria and were included in this review. These articles were analyzed based on common themes that emerged: Breastfeeding intention, initiation, duration, and exclusivity; medical conditions associated with breastfeeding; and participants’ experiences related to breastfeeding. Results History of childhood maltreatment was associated with decreased and shorter duration of breastfeeding. Participants’ experiences of breastfeeding varied: Some found it empowering, and others experienced great distress while breastfeeding. Challenges during this period included managing touch, struggling with the power differential between providers and participants, and coping with trauma symptoms (e.g., dissociation). Conclusions For some participants, it was possible to breastfeed successfully after childhood maltreatment, but others found the experience extremely difficult, even traumatizing. There is a need for a trauma-informed approach to lactation care for women with a childhood maltreatment history.

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