This study examined narcissistic vulnerability and shame-proneness as potential mediators
between childhood physical abuse (CPA) and adult anger and aggression. Participants …

OBJECTIVE: This study examined associations between profiles of physical and
psychological violence in childhood from parents and two dimensions of mental health in …

This study examined aggressive fantasies, violence-approving attitudes, and empathy as
mediators of the effects of violence exposure and parental nurturance on aggression. A total …

Potential long-lasting adverse effects of child maltreatment have been widely reported,
although little is known about the distinctive long-term impact of differing types of …

Background Research suggests that childhood psychological maltreatment (ie, emotional
abuse and emotional neglect) is associated with mental health problems that persist into …

OBJECTIVE: The present study explores the link between reported sexual and/or physical
abuse and psychological defense styles, as well as the association of both with …

Background The developmental trauma theory suggests that traumatic events impede the
ability of individuals to form interpersonal relationships, impair cognition, affect, and increase …

Childhood traumatic experiences, such as bullying victimization, are major psychosocial
concerns that may cause subsequent behavioral and mental maladjustments over time. This …

Child maltreatment, including abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual) and neglect (physical
and emotional), is positively associated with depressive symptoms in adulthood. However …

Examined whether children who were maltreated by caregivers were more likely to bully
others and to be at risk for victimization by peers. An additional focus was to investigate …