Emerging evidence has documented the positive association between child maltreatment
and both phenotypes of pathological narcissism (ie, vulnerable and grandiose narcissism) …

Background Although the relationship between childhood maltreatment, self-harm and
suicidality is well-established, less is known about the mediating mechanisms explaining it …

Parentification occurs when youth are forced to assume developmentally inappropriate
parent-or adult-like roles and responsibilities. This review thoroughly examines current …

Background There is preliminary evidence that childhood emotional abuse (CEA) is a risk
factor for adolescent mentalizing difficulties (Uncertainty/Confusion about mental states) and …

Introduction Identity integration, as opposed to identity diffusion, has been associated with
greater self-esteem, meaning in life, and functioning. Trauma may have negative effects on …

Background In the development of narcissism, besides genetic factors, hostile educational
conditions, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), are discussed as causal …

Objective This study investigated the psychometric properties, including the factor structure,
validity, and reliability of the 13-item Reflective Function Questionnaire for Youth (RFQY-13) …

Introduction This study aimed to clarify the role of mentalizing in pathways from attachment
to Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms (PTSS) in survivors of childhood maltreatment (CM). We …

Objective Obsessive and compulsive symptoms (OCS) are cross-cutting psychopathological
manifestations frequently detected in a variety of clinical and non-clinical samples. It has …

The relationship between narcissistic personality and art and beauty appreciation has
recently become the focus of research investigations. Adaptive narcissists raise their sense …