1
|
Zhu T, Pruett MK, Alschech J. Coparenting in English-Speaking and Chinese Families: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Using the Survey Tool CoPAFS. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1884. [PMID: 38136086 PMCID: PMC10742220 DOI: 10.3390/children10121884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
Abstract
While coparenting-related conceptual frameworks and empirical studies have received considerable attention in Western countries, there is far less attention on this topic in other regions. This study seeks to fill this gap by comparing coparenting dynamics between English-speaking and Chinese parents. This study begins by reviewing coparenting relationships in both Western and Chinese contexts. Study participants comprised 399 English-speaking parents living in the US and Canada and 534 Chinese parents living in Mainland China. There were several waves of participant recruitment by sending out the flyers online or utilizing the professional networks to invite eligible parents. The measurement tool CoPAFS (Coparenting across Family Structures), which has been validated in English-speaking culture, was used to compare the differences in coparenting constructs in two cultures. First, the model fit of CoPAFS within Chinese culture was examined with Cronbach Alpha values and relevant model fit indices such as Comparative Fit Index and Root Mean square Residual. As most of the statistics fell below the expected level of excellence, there is a need to locally adjust the entire model in order to better interpret Chinese parenting. The intensity of connection between each factor included in the model and the coparenting relationship as a whole was then investigated. Although most factors were endorsed similarly by Chinese and English-speaking parents, there were notable differences in their opinions regarding communication and trust. While English-speaking parents highly valued these two elements within the coparenting process, Chinese parents showed almost no attentiveness to them. In order to understand factors that may contribute to such a sharp contrast, two main variables, culture and gender, were tested. Through a series of multigroup invariance analyses assessing equivalence across groups, it was discovered that culture emerged as the more dominant determinant among the groups of participants. The implications of cross-cultural use of the CoPAFS tool and future research directions are discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tianmei Zhu
- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA;
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
2
|
Levi-Belz Y, Groweiss Y, Blank C. Moral injury and its mental health consequences among protesters: findings from Israel's civil protest against the government's judicial reform. Eur J Psychotraumatol 2023; 14:2283306. [PMID: 37994789 PMCID: PMC10993812 DOI: 10.1080/20008066.2023.2283306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Background: Government actions and participating in protracted-duration protests against it affect protesters' mental health, leading to high distress levels, such as posttraumatic and depressive symptoms. Aside from exposure to violence and other issues, protest participation can pose unique challenges to the protesters as they may be exposed to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs), such as the betrayal of leaders they once trusted. This study's primary objective was to examine the extent of psychological difficulties among civilians participating in long-duration protests in Israel. More specifically, the study aimed to understand the contribution of exposure to protest-related PMIEs to psychological difficulties such as posttraumatic and depressive symptoms.Method: Participants comprised 4036 Israelis who were actively involved in the unfolding civil protest movement against the government-led judicial overhaul between January 2023 and August 2023. The protesters completed validated self-report questionnaires that included measures of PMIE exposure, PTSD and depressive symptoms.Results: About half (44.3%) of the sample met the criteria for self-report diagnosis of major depression and 10.6% for PTSD. Most of the protesters indicated their exposure to at least one moral injury event, with 63.9% reporting exposure to PMIE-Betrayal. Protesters exposed to PMIEs reported significantly higher levels of both PTSD and depression than non-PMIE-exposed protesters. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that, beyond demographics and protest-related characteristics such as exposure to violence, PMIE dimensions significantly contributed to both PTSD and depression levels.Conclusions: The findings highlight the mental burden of protesters during the civil protests against the judicial overhaul in Israel. More central to the present research, the findings highlight the critical contribution of PMIEs exposure to this burden. Clinicians treating protesters coping with depression and PTSD following the civil actions should attend to their exposure to PMIEs, which may relate to the deleterious psychological effects among protesters.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yossi Levi-Belz
- The Lior Tsfaty Center for Suicide and Mental Pain Studies, Ruppin Academic Center, Emek Hefer, Israel
- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ruppin Academic Center, Emek Hefer, Israel
| | - Yoav Groweiss
- The Lior Tsfaty Center for Suicide and Mental Pain Studies, Ruppin Academic Center, Emek Hefer, Israel
| | - Carmel Blank
- The Lior Tsfaty Center for Suicide and Mental Pain Studies, Ruppin Academic Center, Emek Hefer, Israel
- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ruppin Academic Center, Emek Hefer, Israel
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Smith RL, Dick DM, Amstadter A, Thomas N, Salvatore JE. A longitudinal study examining the associations between interpersonal trauma and romantic relationships among college students. Dev Psychopathol 2023; 35:1346-1357. [PMID: 34903311 PMCID: PMC9192832 DOI: 10.1017/s0954579421001243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
We examined the associations between the developmental timing of interpersonal trauma exposure (IPT) and three indicators of involvement in and quality of romantic relationships in emerging adulthood: relationship status, relationship satisfaction, and partner alcohol use. We further examined whether these associations varied in a sex-specific manner. In a sample of emerging adult college students (N = 12,358; 61.5% female) assessed longitudinally across the college years, we found precollege IPT increased the likelihood of being in a relationship, while college-onset IPT decreased the likelihood. Precollege and college-onset IPT predicted lower relationship satisfaction, and college-onset IPT predicted higher partner alcohol use. There was no evidence that associations between IPT and relationship characteristics varied in a sex-specific manner. Findings indicate that IPT exposure, and the developmental timing of IPT, may affect college students' relationship status. Findings also suggest that IPT affects their ability to form satisfying relationships with prosocial partners.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rebecca L. Smith
- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 842018, Richmond, VA 23284-2018
| | - Danielle M. Dick
- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 842018, Richmond, VA 23284-2018
- Department of Human and Molecular Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 980033, Richmond, Virginia 23298
| | - Ananda Amstadter
- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 842018, Richmond, VA 23284-2018
- Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 980126, Richmond, VA 23298
| | - Nathaniel Thomas
- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 842018, Richmond, VA 23284-2018
| | | | - Jessica E. Salvatore
- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 842018, Richmond, VA 23284-2018
- Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 980126, Richmond, VA 23298
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Foley JA, Chen C, Paget A, Cipolotti L. A Bayesian predictive processing account of Othello syndrome in Parkinson's disease. Cogn Neuropsychiatry 2023; 28:269-284. [PMID: 37366042 DOI: 10.1080/13546805.2023.2229080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
Abstract
Introduction: Although delusions in Parkinson's disease (PD) are rare, when they occur they frequently take the form of "Othello syndrome": the irrational belief that a spouse or partner is being unfaithful. Hitherto dismissed as either a by-product of dopamine therapy or cognitive impairment, there are still no convincing theoretical accounts to explain why only some patients fall prey to this delusion, or why it persists despite clear disconfirmatory evidence.Methods: We discuss the limitations of existing explanations of this delusion, namely hyperdopaminergia-induced anomalous perceptual experiences and cognitive impairment, before describing how Bayesian predictive processing accounts can provide a more comprehensive explanation by foregrounding the importance of prior experience and its impact upon computation of probability. We illustrate this new conceptualisation with three case vignettes.Results: We suggest that in those with prior experience of romantic betrayal, hyperdominergic-induced aberrant prediction errors enable anomalous perceptual experiences to accrue greater prominence, which is then maintained through Bayes-optimal inferencing to confirm cognitive distortions, eliciting and shaping this dangerous delusion.Conclusions: We propose the first comprehensive mechanistic account of Othello syndrome in PD and discuss implications for clinical interventions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jennifer A Foley
- Department of Neuropsychology, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK
- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
| | - Cliff Chen
- Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK
| | - Andrew Paget
- Department of Neuropsychology, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK
| | - Lisa Cipolotti
- Department of Neuropsychology, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK
- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Kroener J, Schaitz C, Karabatsiakis A, Maier A, Connemann B, Schmied E, Sosic-Vasic Z. Relationship Dysfunction in Couples When One Partner Is Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder: Findings from a Pilot Study. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:bs13030253. [PMID: 36975278 PMCID: PMC10045094 DOI: 10.3390/bs13030253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Relationship dysfunction—marked by frequent conflicts—is one of the hallmark features of borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, the BPD couple as a dyad and partner-related features have rarely been taken into account. The aim of the present study was to investigate hormonal, personality, and relationship relevant factors, such as relationship satisfaction, attachment, and trauma in both partners within a dyad where one partner is diagnosed with BPD. The total sample consisted of 26 heterosexual couples. All studies were conducted at 2 p.m. Primary outcomes: Neo-Five-Factor-Inventory, Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, Experiences in Close Relationships Scale. Secondary outcomes: Problem List, Partnership Questionnaire, Questionnaire for Assessing Dyadic Coping. Upon questionnaire completion, one saliva sample was taken via passive drool to assess baseline cortisol and testosterone levels. Results showed that females with BPD have higher scores on childhood maltreatment, dysfunctional attachment styles, and neuroticism than mentally healthy females. Furthermore, they have more relationship-related problems and are less satisfied in their romantic relationship. Male partners of women with BPD showed lower testosterone levels, higher levels of childhood maltreatment, dysfunctional attachment styles, neuroticism, and openness compared with the healthy control partners. Furthermore, childhood trauma, neuroticism as well as dysfunctional attachment styles displayed a significant positive correlation with relationship-related problems. Traumatic childhood experiences, insecure attachment styles as well as neurotic personality characteristics contribute to increased relationship disruptions in couples. Relevant hormonal and psychosocial parameters in BPD partners should be taken into account when treating females with BPD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Julia Kroener
- Christophsbad Goeppingen, Research Division of Applied Psychotherapy and Psychiatry, Faurndauer Straße 6-28, 73035 Goeppingen, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy III, University Clinic of Ulm, 89075 Ulm, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-7161-601-8672
| | - Caroline Schaitz
- MSB Medical School Berlin, Psychotherapeutic Outpatient Facility, Rüdesheimer Straße 50, 14197 Berlin, Germany
| | - Alexander Karabatsiakis
- Department of Psychology, Clinical Psychology II, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
| | - Anna Maier
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy III, University Clinic of Ulm, 89075 Ulm, Germany
| | - Bernhard Connemann
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy III, University Clinic of Ulm, 89075 Ulm, Germany
| | - Elisa Schmied
- Christophsbad Goeppingen, Research Division of Applied Psychotherapy and Psychiatry, Faurndauer Straße 6-28, 73035 Goeppingen, Germany
| | - Zrinka Sosic-Vasic
- Christophsbad Goeppingen, Research Division of Applied Psychotherapy and Psychiatry, Faurndauer Straße 6-28, 73035 Goeppingen, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy III, University Clinic of Ulm, 89075 Ulm, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Vowels LM, Roos CA, Mehulić J, O'Dean SM, Sánchez-Hernández MD. What Does It Mean to Be Responsive to a Partner's Sexual Needs? Toward a Definition of Sexual Need Responsiveness. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2022; 51:3735-3747. [PMID: 36224303 PMCID: PMC9663368 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-022-02432-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Being responsive to a partner's sexual needs in relationships (i.e., sexual need responsiveness) is associated with higher sexual and relationship satisfaction. Previous research has focused on researcher-led definitions of sexual need responsiveness. The purpose of the present study was to develop a participant-informed definition of sexual need responsiveness. A total of 305 individuals responded to five open-ended questions concerning the definition and behaviors pertaining to sexual need responsiveness. The content analysis results showed that the most common elements in participants' definition included listening to and accommodating each other's sexual needs and wishes whenever possible, while respecting both partners' safety and boundaries. Both verbal and non-verbal communication in various forms was used to express and share needs with partners and participants often evaluated responsiveness in terms of their sexual satisfaction. The results provide a participant-informed definition of sexual need responsiveness and can be used to inform research and clinical practice.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Laura M Vowels
- Family and Development Research Center, Institute of Psychology, University of Lausanne, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland.
| | - Carla A Roos
- Department of Social Psychology, Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Communication and Cognition, School of Humanities and Digital Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
| | - Jasmina Mehulić
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
| | - Siobhan M O'Dean
- The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
| | - M Dolores Sánchez-Hernández
- Department of Social Psychology, Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Granada, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Native Hawaiian wellbeing and transdiagnostic trauma symptoms: The protective role of physical activity in dissociation. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA & DISSOCIATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejtd.2022.100296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
|
8
|
Jitaru M, Turliuc MN. The Moderator Role of Interpersonal Emotion Regulation on the Associations between Commitment, Intimacy, and Couple Satisfaction. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10506. [PMID: 36078222 PMCID: PMC9518042 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Couple satisfaction is seen as very important by all those in a romantic relationship; however, there are no recipes for it. Using a dyadic approach, we investigate how commitment and intimacy influence couple satisfaction and the moderator role of interpersonal emotion regulation (affect-improving and -worsening strategies). To achieve the scope of the study, we collected data from 131 couples, which were later analyzed using the actor-partner interdependence model with moderation (APIMoM). The results showed that the actor-effect of both commitment and intimacy on couple satisfaction is significant. We found mixed results for the partner-effect of the two variables. Both partners' strategies moderated the association between commitment and couple satisfaction. Women's use of affect-worsening strategies moderated the link between men's intimacy and women's couple satisfaction. The impact of the interactions of commitment or intimacy with interpersonal affect-improving and -worsening strategies on couple satisfaction is discussed further, as well as the implications and importance of the results.
Collapse
|
9
|
Turton H, Berry K, Danquah A, Green J, Pratt D. An investigation of whether emotion regulation mediates the relationship between attachment insecurity and suicidal ideation and behaviour. Clin Psychol Psychother 2022; 29:1587-1598. [PMID: 35297124 PMCID: PMC9790629 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The aim of this research was to examine relationships between attachment insecurity and suicidal ideation and behaviour. Secondary aims were to explore the mediating role of emotion dysregulation and the moderating role of betrayal trauma in explaining hypothesised relationships. METHOD Sixty-five participants with experience of suicidal ideation completed questionnaire measures assessing attachment security, suicide ideation, emotion regulation, betrayal trauma, depressive symptoms and hopelessness. RESULTS A direct relationship was found between avoidant attachment and suicide ideation after controlling for age and gender. Multiple suicide attempters had higher anxious attachment. Anxious and avoidant attachment, suicide ideation and betrayal trauma were associated with emotion dysregulation. The relationship between attachment insecurity and suicide ideation was not mediated by emotion dysregulation. In the mediation model, only anxious attachment remained a significant predictor of emotion regulation and there was no significant effect of emotion regulation nor betrayal trauma, on suicide ideation. CONCLUSION Suicidal individuals may benefit from therapeutic intervention that explores attachment-related difficulties and therapies such as dialectical behavioural therapy, which support skills in emotional regulation. Future longitudinal research should identify other important mediators of the association between attachment and suicidality to develop more targeted psychological interventions for suicidality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Holly Turton
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK,Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustManchesterUK
| | - Katherine Berry
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK,Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustManchesterUK,Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC)ManchesterUK
| | - Adam Danquah
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK,Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC)ManchesterUK
| | - Jessica Green
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK,Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustManchesterUK
| | - Daniel Pratt
- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK,Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustManchesterUK,Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC)ManchesterUK
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Guyon R, Fernet M, Hébert M. Relational and Sexual Experiences of Betrayal From the Point of View of Sexually Victimized Young Women. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2021; 36:NP11506-NP11530. [PMID: 31766936 DOI: 10.1177/0886260519888197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Worldwide, it is estimated that one in five women have reported being sexually victimized before the age of 18. Girls are particularly at risk of sexual abuse at the end of adolescence and are more vulnerable to revictimization during this period. However, there is a paucity of findings related to the relational and sexual impacts of child sexual abuse among young women. The traumagenic dynamics model, proposed by Finkelhor and Browne, postulates that the consequences of sexual abuse can be analyzed in light of four distinct dynamics: traumatic sexualization, betrayal, powerlessness, and stigmatization. Among the four postulated dynamics, betrayal appears to be a key element to gain insight on the relational challenges experienced by victims, as betrayal situations can recur in romantic relationships. The present study aimed to describe, from the point of view of young women victims of child sexual abuse, the issues related to betrayals in their relational and sexual experiences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 young women aged 18 to 25 years old who had reported sexual victimization. Two main conceptual categories emerged from the narratives of the participants: (a) relational situations that echo the betrayal dynamic and (b) strategies to cope with relational situations involving betrayal: protection, reparation, and the use of both strategies, which leads to ambivalence. Findings highlight the importance of addressing the traumagenic dynamic of betrayal in interventions with sexually abuse youths, given their likelihood to experience betrayal in the context of romantic relationships and their increased risk of revictimization.
Collapse
|
11
|
Jordan CH, Nevicka B, Sedikides C. The many faces of narcissism: Phenomenology, antecedents, and consequences. SELF AND IDENTITY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/15298868.2019.1680427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Affiliation(s)
| | - Barbara Nevicka
- Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
| | | |
Collapse
|
12
|
Vrabel J, Zeigler-Hill V, Sauls D, McCabe G. Narcissism and respect in romantic relationships. SELF AND IDENTITY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/15298868.2019.1649305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jennifer Vrabel
- Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA
| | | | - Destaney Sauls
- Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA
| | - Gillian McCabe
- Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Kress VE, Haiyasoso M, Zoldan CA, Headley JA, Trepal H. The Use of Relational-Cultural Theory in Counseling Clients Who Have Traumatic Stress Disorders. JOURNAL OF COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Victoria E. Kress
- Department of Counseling, Special Education, and School Psychology; Youngstown State University
| | - Maria Haiyasoso
- Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology; Texas State University; San Marcos
| | | | | | - Heather Trepal
- Department of Counseling; University of Texas at San Antonio
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Thibodeau ME, Lavoie F, Hébert M, Blais M. Pathways Linking Childhood Maltreatment and Adolescent Sexual Risk Behaviors: The Role of Attachment Security. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2017; 54:994-1005. [PMID: 28467103 PMCID: PMC5800881 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2017.1316816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
Previous research has shown an association between child maltreatment (sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, or witnessing interparental violence) and adolescent sexual risk behaviors (SRBs). The mechanisms explaining this association are not well understood, but attachment theory could provide further insight into them. This study examined the relationships between child maltreatment and SRBs and investigated anxious and avoidant attachment as mediators. The sample comprised 1,900 sexually active adolescents (13 to 17 years old; 60.8% girls) attending Quebec high schools. The results of path analyses indicated that neglect was associated with a higher number of sexual partners, casual sexual behavior, and being younger at first intercourse. Anxious attachment mediated the relation between neglect and number of sexual partners, whereas avoidant attachment explained the relation between neglect and number of sexual partners, casual sexual behavior, and age at first intercourse (for boys only). Sexual abuse was directly associated with all three SRBs. Neither anxious attachment nor avoidant attachment mediated these associations. Youth with a history of neglect and sexual abuse represent a vulnerable population that is likely to engage in SRBs. Interventions designed to induce a positive change in attachment security may reduce SRBs among victims of neglect.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Martine Hébert
- b Département de sexologie , Université du Québec à Montréal
| | - Martin Blais
- b Département de sexologie , Université du Québec à Montréal
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Sandberg J, Gustafsson S, Holmqvist R. Interpersonally traumatised patients’ view of significant and corrective experiences in the psychotherapeutic relationship. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELLING 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/13642537.2017.1313881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jonatan Sandberg
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University Health Care Research Center, University of Örebro, Örebro, Sweden
| | - Sanna Gustafsson
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University Health Care Research Center, University of Örebro, Örebro, Sweden
| | - Rolf Holmqvist
- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Jacoby VM, Krackow E, Scotti JR. Betrayal Trauma in Youth and Negative Communication During a Stressful Task. Int J Aging Hum Dev 2017; 84:247-275. [PMID: 28195013 DOI: 10.1177/0091415016669724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Attachment-based theories and related research illustrate that emotion regulation develops in the context of a secure relationship between a child and caregiver. When a secure bond is broken, such as in the context of betrayal trauma, children fail to develop necessary emotion regulation skills which can lead to an array of relational problems. The current study examined the relations between betrayal trauma history, type of communication during a stressful interpersonal laboratory task, and emotion regulation difficulties in a sample of trauma-exposed adolescents. Results showed that adolescents with a betrayal trauma history reported more emotion regulation difficulties and exhibited more aggressive and fewer positive communication behaviors when engaged in a stressful interpersonal task with their mothers than did adolescents exposed only to nonbetrayal trauma. Emotion regulation difficulties mediated the relation between betrayal trauma history and negative communication. The clinical and developmental implications from these findings are discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Joseph R Scotti
- 2 WHOLE Families / WHOLE Veterans, PLLC, Morgantown, WV, USA
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Hocking EC, Simons RM, Surette RJ. Attachment style as a mediator between childhood maltreatment and the experience of betrayal trauma as an adult. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2016; 52:94-101. [PMID: 26821738 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2016.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2015] [Revised: 12/25/2015] [Accepted: 01/01/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
Previous research has demonstrated a positive association between child maltreatment and adult interpersonal trauma (Arata, 2000; Crawford & Wright, 2007). From a betrayal trauma theory perspective, evidence suggests that the experience of trauma high in betrayal (e.g., child maltreatment by parents or guardians) increases ones risk of betrayal trauma as an adult (Gobin & Freyd, 2009). However, the mechanisms explaining these associations are not well understood; attachment theory could provide further insight. Child maltreatment is associated with insecure attachment (Baer & Martinez, 2006; Muller et al., 2000). Insecure attachment is also associated with deficits in interpersonal functioning and risk for intimate partner violence, suggesting insecure attachment may mediate the relationship between child maltreatment and the experience of betrayal trauma as an adult. The current study tested this hypothesis in a sample of 601 college students. Participants completed online questionnaires including the Child Abuse and Trauma Scale (CATS), the Experiences in Close Relationships - Revised (ECR-R) and the Brief Betrayal Trauma Survey (BBTS). Results indicated that child maltreatment is associated with adult betrayal trauma and anxious attachment partially mediates this relationship.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elise C Hocking
- University of South Dakota, 414 E Clark St., Vermillion, SD 57069, USA
| | - Raluca M Simons
- University of South Dakota, 414 E Clark St., Vermillion, SD 57069, USA
| | - Renata J Surette
- University of South Dakota, 414 E Clark St., Vermillion, SD 57069, USA
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Leidenfrost CM, Calabrese W, Schoelerman RM, Coggins E, Ranney M, Sinclair SJ, Antonius D. Changes in Psychological Health and Subjective Well-Being Among Incarcerated Individuals With Serious Mental Illness. JOURNAL OF CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE 2016; 22:12-20. [DOI: 10.1177/1078345815618200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Corey M. Leidenfrost
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
- Erie County Forensic Mental Health Services, Buffalo, NY, USA
| | - William Calabrese
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
| | | | - Evelyn Coggins
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
- Erie County Forensic Mental Health Services, Buffalo, NY, USA
| | - Michael Ranney
- Erie County Forensic Mental Health Services, Buffalo, NY, USA
| | | | - Daniel Antonius
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
- Erie County Forensic Mental Health Services, Buffalo, NY, USA
- New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Owen J, Quirk K, Fincham F. Toward a more complete understanding of reactions to hooking up among college women. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2014; 40:396-409. [PMID: 23905685 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2012.751074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
Abstract
Hooking up, a relatively common behavior among young adults, refers to a casual sexual encounter, ranging from kissing to sexual intercourse, without an expectation of ongoing physical encounters or relational commitment. Reactions to hooking up have examined psychosocial outcomes as a proxy for specific reactions. The present study examined the reactions of 190 college women, with a specific focus on the effect of hooking up on their social/peer network, their sexual/romantic sense of self, and their academic performance. Results demonstrated large positive effects for sexual/romantic reactions and social/academic engagement reactions in comparison with negative personal reactions. In addition, higher ratings of anxious attachment, loneliness, and relational/intimacy sex motives were related to less positive reactions, highlighting the importance of attachment and motivations behind hookup experiences. Implications for educational practice and future research are offered.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jesse Owen
- a Counseling Psychology, College of Education and Human Development , University of Louisville , Louisville , Kentucky , USA
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
Thome J, Frewen P, Daniels JK, Densmore M, Lanius RA. Altered connectivity within the salience network during direct eye gaze in PTSD. Borderline Personal Disord Emot Dysregul 2014; 1:17. [PMID: 26401301 PMCID: PMC4579505 DOI: 10.1186/2051-6673-1-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2014] [Accepted: 09/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Posttraumatic stress (PTSD) disorder has been associated with heightened threat sensitivity. Evidence suggests that direct eye gaze leads to sustained activation of the superior colliculus/periaqueductal grey within individuals with PTSD. The present analysis investigated functional connectivity within the salience network (SN) in the same sample as presented in a prior publication during direct versus averted gaze in adults with PTSD related to childhood maltreatment as compared to healthy individuals. METHODS Functional connectivity within the SN was examined using functional magnetic resonance imaging while participants viewed avatars positioned in direct versus averted gaze relative to the participant in 16 individuals with PTSD related to childhood maltreatment and 16 healthy control subjects. Connectivity within the SN was assessed via Independent Component Analysis (ICA). Associations with symptom severity were explored with multiple regression analyses on individual subject components. RESULTS Temporal multiple regression analyses revealed higher connectivity within the SN during direct versus averted gaze which was more pronounced in individuals with PTSD as compared to healthy controls. Compared to controls, individuals with PTSD showed increased integration of the left amygdala and the right insula within the SN. PTSD symptom severity was positively associated with connectivity of the right mid-cingulate cortex within the SN in PTSD subjects only. CONCLUSIONS Participants with PTSD showed enhanced coupling of the amygdala and the insula within the SN as compared to healthy control subjects during gaze processing. Our results provide evidence for an increased sensitivity of the salience network to direct versus averted gaze in individuals with PTSD related to childhood maltreatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Janine Thome
- Department of Psychiatry, Western University, 339 Windermere Rd, PO Box 5339, London, ON N6A 5A5 Canada ; Department of Psychosomatic and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Central Institute of Mental Health Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Paul Frewen
- Department of Psychiatry, Western University, 339 Windermere Rd, PO Box 5339, London, ON N6A 5A5 Canada ; Psychology, Western University, London, ON N6A 5A5 Canada
| | - Judith K Daniels
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
| | - Maria Densmore
- Department of Psychiatry, Western University, 339 Windermere Rd, PO Box 5339, London, ON N6A 5A5 Canada
| | - Ruth A Lanius
- Department of Psychiatry, Western University, 339 Windermere Rd, PO Box 5339, London, ON N6A 5A5 Canada
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Affiliation(s)
- Philip J Kinsler
- a Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth , Hanover , New Hampshire , USA
| |
Collapse
|