The Role of Maternal Self-efficacy in the Link Between Childhood Maltreatment and Maternal Stress During Transition to Motherhood

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110428
Author(s):  
Gabriella Bentley ◽  
Osnat Zamir
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Parental Stress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
Transition To Motherhood ◽  
History Of

The transition to motherhood is a significant developmental milestone in many women’s lives. This transitional period may be more stressful for women with a history of childhood maltreatment (CM) than for women without such a history. This study tested whether parental self-efficacy (PSE) accounts for the link between CM and parental stress in mothers transitioning to motherhood. The study used a convenience sample of 1,306 first-time mothers of children aged two years or younger. Mothers filled out online self-report questionnaires assessing history of CM, PSE, and prenatal stress. Consistent with the hypotheses, exposure to CM was directly associated with greater parental stress. Also, PSE partially mediated the associations between CM and parental stress, such that mothers with a history of childhood abuse reported a lower level of PSE, which in turn was associated with greater parental stress. In conclusion, the study highlights the important role of negative cognitions related to parenting for maternal dysfunction following exposure to childhood abuse. These findings suggest a need to incorporate preventive interventions designed to promote PSE for mothers exposed to CM. Such programs may alleviate parental stress and further support the healthy development of the child.

scholarly journals Trait Mindfulness May Buffer Against the Deleterious Effects of Childhood Abuse in Recurrent Depression: A Retrospective Exploratory Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadi Beshai
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Prospective Trial ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Trait Mindfulness ◽  
Recurrent Depression ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
History Of

Objective: Individuals with a history of childhood maltreatment are particularly vulnerable to a longer course of depression. Immunization theories of resilience suggest that resilience and related factors may buffer against the deleterious effects of early childhood adversity. Trait mindfulness is linked to resilience and may be a pathway to cultivating this dynamic process. In this study, we investigated whether trait mindfulness can buffer against the effects of early childhood maltreatment in predicting lifetime number of months depressed. Method: We recruited 43 previously depressed, currently remitted patients, and retrospectively examined their depression history (using a structured interview, LIFE-SCID), their self-reported experience of maltreatment in the first 16 years of life (MOPS), and their levels of trait mindfulness (MAAS). Results: We found that number of months depressed in a lifetime was positively associated with reported childhood maltreatment, and negatively associated with trait mindfulness. Secondly, we found evidence that trait mindfulness significantly moderated the relationship of early childhood maltreatment and number of months depressed. Specifically, it appears that individuals who report severe histories of maltreatment are especially vulnerable to recurrent depression if they are also reporting low levels of trait mindfulness. Conclusions: Increasing mindfulness may be warranted among individuals reporting a history of childhood abuse with lower baselines of trait mindfulness; however, results of this retrospective study require replication in a larger, prospective trial.

Childhood trauma and being at-risk for psychosis are associated with higher peripheral endocannabinoids

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (11) ◽  
pp. 1862-1871 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Appiah-Kusi ◽  
R. Wilson ◽  
M. Colizzi ◽  
E. Foglia ◽  
E. Klamerus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Peripheral Blood ◽  
Endocannabinoid System ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
History Of

AbstractBackgroundEvidence has been accumulating regarding alterations in components of the endocannabinoid system in patients with psychosis. Of all the putative risk factors associated with psychosis, being at clinical high-risk for psychosis (CHR) has the strongest association with the onset of psychosis, and exposure to childhood trauma has been linked to an increased risk of development of psychotic disorder. We aimed to investigate whether being at-risk for psychosis and exposure to childhood trauma were associated with altered endocannabinoid levels.MethodWe compared 33 CHR participants with 58 healthy controls (HC) and collected information about previous exposure to childhood trauma as well as plasma samples to analyse endocannabinoid levels.ResultsIndividuals with both CHR and experience of childhood trauma had higher N-palmitoylethanolamine (p < 0.001) and anandamide (p < 0.001) levels in peripheral blood compared to HC and those with no childhood trauma. There was also a significant correlation between N-palmitoylethanolamine levels and symptoms as well as childhood trauma.ConclusionsOur results suggest an association between CHR and/or childhood maltreatment and elevated endocannabinoid levels in peripheral blood, with a greater alteration in those with both CHR status and history of childhood maltreatment compared to those with either of those risks alone. Furthermore, endocannabinoid levels increased linearly with the number of risk factors and elevated endocannabinoid levels correlated with the severity of CHR symptoms and extent of childhood maltreatment. Further studies in larger cohorts, employing longitudinal designs are needed to confirm these findings and delineate the precise role of endocannabinoid alterations in the pathophysiology of psychosis.

scholarly journals History of childhood abuse is associated with less positive treatment outcomes in socially stable women with alcohol use disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fides Schückher ◽  
Tabita Sellin ◽  
Ingemar Engström ◽  
Kristina Berglund
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Self Report ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
End Of Treatment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data

Abstract Background To examine the relationship between treatment outcome, as measured according to change in alcohol consumption, and a history of childhood abuse (emotional, physical, sexual) in socially stable women undergoing treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Methods Participants were assessed using the Addiction Severity Index and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview at the beginning of treatment (n = 75), end of treatment (n = 59) and 12 month follow-up after treatment (n = 57). Self-report data on alcohol consumption were obtained at all three time-points using the Alcohol Habits Inventory-Revised 2. Self-report data on childhood maltreatment were obtained at the beginning of treatment using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-short form. Study outcomes were changes in alcohol consumption (grams of pure alcohol per week), risk-drinking and reported abstinence. Results Of the 75 women enrolled, 38 (50.7%) reported a history of childhood abuse and the rest did not. Both groups showed a significant improvement in all three outcomes at the end of treatment and at 12-month follow-up. At the end of treatment, a significant inter-group difference was found for reported abstinence (non-abused group, 39.3% vs abused, 12.9%; p < 0.05). At 12-month follow-up, significant inter-group differences were observed for all treatment outcomes, with superior outcomes being found for the non-abused group, including a higher proportion of women with reported abstinence (55.6% vs 13.3%; p < 0.01). Conclusion The present findings suggest that an evaluation of a possible history of childhood abuse is warranted in all women seeking treatment for AUD, irrespective of social stability. In terms of clinical practice, the results suggest that additional interventions may be warranted in this population.

History of Childhood Abuse and Neglect and Suicidal Behavior at Hospital Admission

Crisis ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Sfoggia ◽  
Marco Antonio Pacheco ◽  
Rodrigo Grassi-Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Admission ◽  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Childhood Trauma Questionnaire ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
History Of

Suicide is a major public health problem. Preventive measures have been sought by identifying risk factors. This study evaluates the association of childhood abuse and neglect with suicidal behavior at the time of psychiatric hospital admission. A total of 120 subjects (72 females; mean age 42.5 ± 15.6 years old) admitted from August 2006 to July 2007 completed the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) to assess severity of exposure to childhood maltreatment. Thereof 62 (51.6%) patients presented with suicidal behavior at admission. Patients who had attempted suicide had significantly higher CTQ scores. Regression analysis indicated that shorter illness duration and severity of childhood maltreatment were predictors of suicidal behavior at admission. The study showed that inpatients of a psychiatric unit of a general hospital who experienced severe childhood abuse or neglect were significantly more likely to present with suicidal behavior. History of childhood maltreatment should be evaluated as an associated risk factor of suicidal behavior at admission of psychiatric inpatients.

Pregnant women’s history of childhood maltreatment and current opioid use: The mediating role of reflective functioning

2020 ◽  
Vol 102 ◽  
pp. 106134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Macfie ◽  
Bharathi J. Zvara ◽  
Gregory L. Stuart ◽  
Gretchen Kurdziel-Adams ◽  
Stephanie B. Kors ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Reflective Functioning ◽  
Women's History ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
History Of ◽  
Women’S History

Punitive Parental Discipline Among Adult Victims of Child Abuse

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
M. Mitkovic ◽  
D. Lecic Tosevski ◽  
S. Popovic Deusic ◽  
M. Pejovic Milovancevic
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Parental Discipline ◽  
Childhood Trauma Questionnaire ◽  
Punitive Discipline ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Difference

Aims:It has been shown that abusive experiences in childhood may be related to specific behavior patterns manifested in adulthood, especially those that refer to negative parenting practices. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the use of punitive parental discipline and the childhood abuse trauma in parents.Method:Sixty six parents (30 males, 36 females, age 45.92±8.79 yrs, predominantly urban) completed the socio-demographic questionnaire, the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), and the punitive discipline self-report measure.Results:The frequency of use of punitive discipline between parents with and without the history of abuse was not significantly different (t=-1.298; p>0.05). The difference was not found neither among fathers (t=-0.047; p>0.05) nor among mothers (t=-1.951; p>0.05). Emotional abuse was the only type of childhood maltreatment related to the use of punitive discipline (r=0.393; p< 0.01). This relationship was found among both fathers (r=0.428; p< 0.05) and mothers (r=0.371; p< 0.05). In females, the use of punitive discipline was additionally related to the history of emotional neglect (r=0.379; p< 0.05).Conclusion:The findings may emphasize the need for identification and modification of the parental discipline strategies in adult victims of child emotional abuse and neglect.

Knowing the Abuser Inside and Out: The Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Identification With the Aggressor Scale

2019 ◽  
pp. 088626051987230
Author(s):  
Yael Lahav ◽  
Anat Talmon ◽  
Karni Ginzburg
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Identification With The Aggressor ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
History Of

Identifying with the aggressor is a process wherein victims of abuse, particularly during childhood, take on their perpetrator’s experience. The victim defers to the perpetrator and adopts the perpetrator’s experience, learns the perpetrator’s desires and needs, and gratifies them. Although the clinical and theoretical literature suggests that identification with the aggressor occurs in the aftermath of abuse and has negative long-term implications, to date this concept has not been empirically investigated. To facilitate an exploration of this subject, the current study evaluated the psychometric properties of a new measure: the Identification With the Aggressor Scale (IAS). The study was conducted among convenience samples of students using online surveys. In Study 1, the IAS was administered to 318 students. In Study 2, the IAS, and a battery of questionnaires assessing features of abuse, dissociation, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and posttraumatic guilt were administered to a convenience sample of 368 students. Four reliable IAS factors emerged from Study 1: Adopting the perpetrator’s experience concerning the abuse, identifying with the perpetrator’s aggression, replacing one’s agency with that of the perpetrator, and becoming hypersensitive to the perpetrator. In Study 2, a confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the scale’s underlying factor structure. A history of childhood abuse, recurrence and severity of abuse, and the perpetrator being a parental figure were all associated with higher IAS scores. In addition, IAS scores were correlated with dissociation, PTSD symptoms, and posttraumatic guilt. The present findings indicate that the IAS has good psychometric properties, making it useful as an assessment tool in future research.

The Relationship Between Childhood Abuse and Suicidality in Adult Bipolar Disorder

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger S. McIntyre ◽  
Joanna K. Soczynska ◽  
Deborah Mancini ◽  
Chris Lam ◽  
Hanna O. Woldeyohannes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Management Planning ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
University Of Toronto ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bipolar Patients

This study evaluates the effect of childhood sexual and physical abuse on suicidality in adults with bipolar disorder. We conducted a retrospective chart review of adult outpatients (N = 381) with DSM-IV-TR–defined bipolar disorder seeking evaluation and treatment at an academic specialty research program (i.e., Mood Disorders Pharmacology Unit, University Health Network, University of Toronto) between October 2002 and November 2005. Eighteen percent (n = 68) of adult patients with bipolar disorder had a recorded history of childhood abuse (p = 0.009). Sixty-three percent (n = 43) of bipolar patients with a history of childhood abuse reported lifetime suicidality (χ2 = 6.885, df = 1, p = 0.009). Logistic regression analysis indicated that Childhood abuse was a significant predictor of lifetime suicidality in adult bipolar patients (OR = 2.05, CI = 1.19–3.510). Childhood abuse is associated with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in adults with bipolar disorder. Anamnestic inquiry regarding childhood maltreatment is salient to risk assessment, illness management planning, preventative strategies, and treatment interventions in bipolar disorder.

Understanding Children’s Emotions: Differences in Mothers With a History of Childhood Maltreatment

2020 ◽  
pp. 107755952097218
Author(s):  
Stephanie Milan ◽  
Christina Carlone ◽  
Destiny Printz ◽  
Sophia Dominguez Perez
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Emotion Processing ◽  
Emotion Understanding ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Control Group ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
Facial Information ◽  
Parental Emotion ◽  
History Of ◽  
Computer Based

Experiencing maltreatment in childhood can have a lasting impact on how individuals identify and understand emotions in others. Research in this area has not examined parents’ understanding of children’s emotions, although emotion processing deficits may be one mechanism linking childhood maltreatment to subsequent parenting problems. In a matched case-control design, we test whether mothers with ( n = 50) and without ( n = 96) childhood maltreatment differ in their understanding of children’s emotions on self-report measures and computer-based tasks. Compared to the control group, mothers who experienced maltreatment labeled more children with sad or angry emotions when given limited facial information and made different interpersonal inferences about children they labeled angry. They also reported more subjective difficulty interpreting emotions in unknown children and their own child. Results provide further evidence of emotion processing biases associated with childhood maltreatment. Interventions aimed at improving parental emotion understanding and mentalization may be particularly useful for mothers with a history of childhood maltreatment.

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