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The unique relation of childhood emotional maltreatment with mental health problems among detained male and female adolescents
- Authors:
- VAHL Pauline, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 62, 2016, pp.142-150.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Mounting evidence indicates that emotional maltreatment is at least as harmful as physical and sexual abuse. Notwithstanding their high occurrence among detained adolescents, the link between emotional maltreatment and mental health problems in these youths is not well researched. This study, therefore, was designed to examine the unique link between emotional maltreatment and mental health problems, with particular attention to gender differences. Well validated self-report measures of maltreatment experiences (Childhood Trauma Questionnaire) and mental health problems (Youth Self Report) were completed by 341 detained adolescents (156 boys, 185 girls) aged 12 to 18 years. As expected, girls reported higher levels of maltreatment experiences and internalizing and externalizing mental health problems than boys. Blockwise multiple linear regression analyses indicated that in both genders emotional abuse was uniquely and positively associated with internalizing and externalizing mental health problems, over and above the influence of other types of maltreatment. Furthermore, sexual abuse was uniquely related with internalizing problems in girls only, whereas only in boys this type of abuse was uniquely related with externalizing problems. Detained adolescents who have been the victim of emotional abuse in combination with another type of maltreatment may be the worst subgroup in terms of mental health problems. Therefore, emotional maltreatment experiences in adolescents who offend should receive more research and clinical attention. (Publisher abstract)
Childhood maltreatment and the structure of common psychiatric disorders
- Authors:
- KEYES Katherine M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 200(2), February 2012, pp.107-115.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Exposure to childhood maltreatment has been shown to increase risk for many psychiatric disorders. This non-specific pattern of risk may mean that childhood maltreatment increases vulnerability to numerous specific psychiatric disorders through diverse, specific mechanisms or that childhood maltreatment engenders a generalised liability to dimensions of psychopathology. The aim of this study was to estimate the associations of childhood maltreatment with underlying dimensions of internalising and externalising psychopathology and with specific disorders. Data were drawn from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions, a nationally representative survey of 34,653 US adults. Analysis revealed that the association between childhood maltreatment and psychiatric disorders operates through latent liabilities to experience internalising and externalising psychopathology. Important gender differences emerged with physical abuse associated only with externalising liability in men, and only with internalising liability in women. Neglect was not significantly associated with latent liability levels. The findings indicate that the prevention of maltreatment may have a wide range of benefits in reducing the prevalence of many common mental disorders.
Mental health correlates of intimate partner violence in marital relationships in a nationally representative sample of males and females
- Authors:
- AFIFI Tracie O., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 24(8), August 2009, pp.1398-1417.
- Publisher:
- Sage
It is important to understand the epidemiology of intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by both males and females. Data were drawn from the U.S. National Comorbidity Survey Replication. The relationships between physical IPV and child abuse, mental disorders, and suicidal ideation and attempts among males and females were examined. The results indicate that child sexual abuse was associated with IPV among males, whereas child physical and sexual abuse was associated with IPV among females. IPV was associated with poor mental health outcomes for males and females, although sex differences are noted. The sex differences indicate that females experience a wider range of poor mental health outcomes compared to males. Knowledge about correlates of IPV can be useful in identifying individuals exposed to violence. Further research is required to identify effective methods to reduce exposure to IPV and to adequately address the specific needs of male and female victims of IPV.
Variations in emotional abuse experiences among multiply maltreated young adolescents and relations with developmental outcomes
- Authors:
- TRICKETT Penelope K., KIM Kihyun, PRINDLE John
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 35(10), October 2011, pp.876-886.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Previous research has suggested that emotional abuse very often overlaps with other types of child maltreatment. The aim of this study was to explore patterns of overlapping types of child maltreatment. The sample was 303 ethnically diverse male and female youth identified as maltreated by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Information about the maltreatment experiences was obtained using data from case records abstraction. Cluster analysis was conducted using the categorisation of 4 types of abuse: physical (PA), sexual (SA), emotional abuse (EA), and neglect (NE). The results were ordered to focus on emotional abuse. The findings identified 4 clusters of child maltreatment experiences (no EA, EA+PA, EA+PA+NE, and EA+PA+NE+SA). The different clusters of child maltreatment were compared on the multiple outcomes such as mental health, behaviour problems, self-perception, and cognitive development. Different clusters were differentially associated with multiple outcome measures. In general, multiply-maltreated youth fared worst, especially when the cluster involved sexual abuse. Also, sex differences were found in these associations, with boys who experienced multiple types of maltreatment showing more difficulties than girls. These results reiterate the importance of creating more complex models of child maltreatment.
Premorbid risk markers for chronic fatigue syndrome in the 1958 British birth cohort
- Authors:
- CLARK Charlotte, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 199(4), October 2011, pp.323-329.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Although little is known about the aetiology of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), there is some suggestion that premorbid mood disorders may have a role. This study examined childhood and early adult adversity, ill health and physical activity as premorbid risk markers for CFS/ME by 42 years, taking psychopathology into account. The data were drawn from the 1958 British birth cohort, a prospective study from birth to 42 years (n = 11 419). The outcomes were self-reported CFS/ME (n = 127) and operationally defined CFS-like illness (n = 241) at 42 years. Adjusting for psychopathology, parental physical abuse, childhood gastrointestinal symptoms and parental reports of many colds were independently associated with self-reported CFS/ME. Female gender and premorbid psychopathology were the only risk markers for CFS-like illness, independent of comorbid psychopathology. This authors believe that these results confirm the importance of premorbid psychopathology in the aetiological pathways of CFS/ME, and replicate retrospective findings that childhood adversity may play a role in a minority.
Comparing male and female juveniles charged with homicide: child maltreatment, substance abuse and crime details
- Author:
- ROE-SEPOWITZ Dominique Eve
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 24(4), April 2009, pp.601-617.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study examines a sample of 136 male and female juveniles charged with attempted homicide or homicide. The purpose of this study is to explore the differences between nondirect file male and female juvenile homicide offenders regarding individual, family, and crime circumstances. Findings suggest that compared to male juvenile offenders, female juvenile homicide offenders have higher rates of reported childhood abuse, more serious substance abuse, and mental health problems including suicidal ideations, depression, anxiety, anger, and irritability. Male juvenile homicide offenders reported higher rates of substance use than their female counterparts but the females had more serious substance abuse problems. Female juveniles were found to more often kill a person known to them and male homicide offenders were found to more often kill a stranger. These findings suggest strongly that male and female juvenile homicide offenders are dissimilar and require unique assessment and treatment.
New York State residential treatment center admissions: differences in histories of maltreatment, behavioral problems, and mental health problems
- Authors:
- BAKER Amy J.L., PURCELL James F.
- Journal article citation:
- Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 22(3), 2005, pp.39-53.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study explored how the histories of young people entering residential treatment in New York State varied depending upon the age and gender of the residents. Specifically, the study asked whether children who were admitted to residential treatment centers (RTCs) under 12 years of age had a different set of characteristics than young persons who were 12 years and older when admitted (and whether boys had different characteristics than girls). Three sets of characteristics were examined: history of maltreatment, history of behavioural problems, and history of mental health problems. One-fourth of the admissions in FY 2001 was randomly selected from a sample of 16 RTCs. A review of agency records provided the information to complete the standardized data collection instrument. The results revealed statistically significant patterns of associations by age and gender. As populations shift within agencies and across time, knowledge of the characteristics associated with various age and gender groups can be used to facilitate agency planning and training of staff members. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Social work and women's mental health: does trauma theory provide a useful framework?
- Author:
- TSERIS Emma
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 49(3), 2019, pp.686-703.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Trauma theory has been positioned as a helpful framework for social workers to utilise when working with women presenting to mental health services. In particular, the trauma concept has been praised for its ability to acknowledge the social and relational determinants of women’s mental health presentations and to challenge the dominance of a biomedical framework for understanding emotional distress. On the other hand, trauma approaches have been critiqued for being overly deficit-oriented and for failing to adequately incorporate a feminist analysis of gender inequality. This article presents qualitative research conducted with twelve mental health social workers in Australia reporting on their use of trauma theory when working with adolescent women who have experienced child abuse within a family context. Analysis found that the trauma concept was in some cases applied in a paternalistic manner that medicalised young women’s distress and minimised issues of gender inequality. However, other participants described trauma work with young women as a form of feminist activism. This study is significant because it points towards the existence of multiple and competing trauma perspectives currently informing social work practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Gender differences in the effects of childhood maltreatment on adult depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Authors:
- GALLO Erika Alejandra Giraldo, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 79, 2018, pp.107-114.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Child maltreatment has well-documented long-term, adverse effects on mental health, but it is not clear whether there are gender differences in these effects. We conducted a systematic review to investigate whether there are gender differences in the effects of maltreatment on adult depression and anxiety. Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Lilacs were searched for relevant studies published up to May 2016. Eligible studies included population-based studies (with a cohort, case-control or cross-sectional design) which assessed maltreatment during childhood or adolescence (≤18 years) and its association with major depression or generalized anxiety disorder (DSM/ICD diagnostic criteria) in adulthood (>18 years) separately for females and males. Meta-analysis was performed to estimate the association between each exposure and outcome using fixed and random effects models. Pooled odds ratios (OR) were estimated separately for women and men and compared. Five studies of physical and sexual abuse were included in the meta-analyses. These provided twenty-two effects sizes estimates (11 for men, 11 for women) for associations between physical/sexual abuse and depression/anxiety. Exposure to each kind of abuse increased the odds of depression/anxiety. Associations were larger for women than for men, however, these gender differences were not statistically significant. Physical and sexual abuse in childhood/adolescence are risk factors for depression/anxiety in adulthood and the effect could be larger for women; however, currently there is insufficient evidence to definitively identify gender differences in the effects of maltreatment. (Edited publisher abstract)
Maternal and paternal filicide: case studies from the Australian Homicide Project
- Authors:
- ERIKSSON Li, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse Review, 25(1), 2016, pp.17-30.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Data drawn from the Australian Homicide Project were used to examine whether and how maternal and paternal filicide perpetrators differ in terms of motivations for filicide and childhood and adulthood adversities. In addition, key differences between filicide and non-filicide perpetrators were examined. Data were collected across a number of states and territories in Australia between 2010 and 2013 through interviews with 231 men and women convicted of murder or manslaughter. Of these participants, 14 had perpetrated filicide. Detailed information on the developmental background of the perpetrators, as well as motives and situational contexts of the homicide incidents, was gathered through the interviews. Findings from the current study reveal some important gender differences among filicide perpetrators. For example, filicidal fathers are more likely to perpetrate accidental filicide, and to report unemployment, alcohol and drug problems and previous engagement in child abuse, while filicidal mothers are more likely to perpetrate altruistic or neglectful filicide, and to report mental health problems. In addition, male filicide perpetrators report a greater number of adversities compared to male non-filicide perpetrators, while female filicide perpetrators display fewer adversities compared to their non-filicide counterparts. (Publisher abstract)