Background Emotional maltreatment is the most pervasive but least studied form of abuse.
Objective In the present study, we examined the role of emotion reactivity and emotion …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACE s) are associated with an increased risk for school
dropout. This study examined pathways from childhood adversity to school dropout through …

Child maltreatment is a robust risk factor for suicidal ideation and behaviors during
adolescence. Elevations in internalizing and externalizing symptomology have been …

Background Despite concern, few studies have been done about sexual violence against
girls younger than 18 years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. We report the prevalence and …

The aim of this study was to understand how subtypes and the timing of psychological
maltreatment contribute to adolescent depressive symptoms at age 14. The sample included …

Although there is a well-known link between adverse experiences and suicidal ideation,
there has been little study of the effects of recent adverse experiences on suicidal ideation in …

The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis is sensitive to early life stress, with enduring
consequences for biological stress vulnerability and health (Gunnar & Talge, 2008). Low …

Neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment, with many short-and long-term
physical, psychological and social consequences. Child neglect poses challenges to …

This study examined the moderating influence of positive neighborhood factors such as
social cohesion and informal social control (collective efficacy), on the relationship between …

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has been associated with HIV/AIDS risk behavior; however,
much of this work is retrospective and focuses on women. The current study used semi …