Single versus Multi-Type Maltreatment: An Examination of the Long-Term Effects of Child Abuse
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to identify the long-term impacts of different types of child abuse and to assess differential effects of single versus multi-type maltreatment. Three hundred and eighty-four college students completed measures of child abuse history (neglect, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse), depression, suicidality, self-esteem, sexual behavior, drug and alcohol use, and delinquent behavior. The results demonstrate the high rates of co-occurrence of different types of abuse, with few differential effects identified. Rather, all types of abuse were associated with symptoms. Experiencing multiple types of abuse was associated with greater symptoms than experiencing no abuse or a single type of abuse. The results highlight the importance of considering all types of abuse when studying child maltreatment.
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Recent studies found the recall and mood effect to be negligible and showed retrospective reports to be highly consistent with prospective designs.
“However, recent studies found this effect to be negligible and showed retrospective reports to be highly consistent with prospective designs. 35-37”
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- Authors
- Arata, C. M., Langhinrichsen-Rohling, J., Bowers, D., & O'Farrill-Swails, L.
- Affiliations
- University of South Alabama (US)
- Venue
- Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2005-08-25
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 29-52
- ISSN
- 1092-6771 (ISSN-L)
- 1545-083X
- OpenAlex
- W1797356276
- Cited by
- 281
- References
- 33
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 5.40
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment & Trauma (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Abuse and Trauma
- Social Sciences › Safety Research › Child Welfare and Adoption
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Military, Security, and Education Studies
- Keywords
- child abuse, child neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, long-term effects, depression, suicidality, self-esteem, sexual behavior, substance use, delinquency, university students
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