Child abuse victims and post-traumatic stress disorder
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 11:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Victims of child abuse who blame themselves and their families for their situation present higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder. This is one of the conclusions drawn from a study conducted by researchers in Spain, where 1,500 university students participated. The study showed that long-term psychological adjustment of victims of sexual abuse in the childhood significantly depends on some cognitive factors and on their interaction.