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“Feeling needy and vulnerable, survivors often exhibit excessive dependency in their relations with others.” Consistent with this view, studies have shown that early victimization increases the likelihood of an insecure attachment style during adolescence and adulthood ( Finzi, Ram, Har-Even, Shnit, & Weizman, 2001 ).”
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“…childhood maltreatment, such as physical abuse, may be linked with poor housing outcomes, some evidence suggests that individuals with a history of physical abuse may resist or avoid social relationships and supports (Finzi et al. 2001), which might otherwise facilitate positive housing outcomes.”
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“…or neglectful homes (NeyTak, Adele, & Wickett, 1994; Peleikis, Mykletun, & Dahl, 2004), poor attachment and disturbed parent-child relationships (Finzi et al., 2001; Higgins et al., 2003; Lynch & Cicchetti, 1991; Mullen et al., 1996; Pearce & Pezzot-Pearce, 1994; Stalker & Davies, 1995; Wind &…”
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“Individual variations of attachment styles define the degree to which there are emotional availability, consistent attention, and accurate interpretation of the child’s signals in the childcaregiver relationship (Finzi et al., 2001; Alvarenga et al., 2019).”
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- Authors
- Finzi, R., Ram, A., Har-Even, D., Shnit, D., & Weizman, A.
- Affiliations
- Bar-Ilan University (IL)
- Sheba Medical Center (IL)
- Tel Aviv University (IL)
- ORCID
- Weizman, Abraham
- Venue
- Journal of Youth and Adolescence
- Published
- 2001-12
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 769-786
- ISSN
- 0047-2891 (ISSN-L)
- 1573-6601
- OpenAlex
- W1695609085
- Cited by
- 168
- References
- 84
- Citations by year
- 2026: 4 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 9 · 2017: 14 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 11 · 2014: 15 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 8
- FWCI
- 3.99
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- Locations
- Journal of Youth and Adolescence (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Abuse and Trauma
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Social Sciences › Safety Research › Child Welfare and Adoption
- Keywords
- attachment styles, aggression, physical abuse, child neglect, attachment avoidance, anxious-ambivalent attachment, parent-child relationship, antisocial behavior, social withdrawal, social rejection, self-concept, early rearing experience
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