Intergenerational Associations Between Trauma and Dissociation |
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Authors: | Annmarie C Hulette Laura A Kaehler Jennifer J Freyd |
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Institution: | (1) 1227 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1227, USA |
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Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to investigate intergenerational relationships between trauma and dissociation. Short and long
term consequences of betrayal trauma (i.e., trauma perpetrated by someone with whom the victim is very close) on dissociation
were examined in a sample of 67 mother–child dyads using group comparison and regression strategies. Experiences of high betrayal
trauma were found to be related to higher levels of dissociation in both children and mothers. Furthermore, mothers who experienced
high betrayal trauma in childhood and were subsequently interpersonally revictimized in adulthood were shown to have higher
levels of dissociation than non-revictimized mothers. Maternal revictimization status was associated with child interpersonal
trauma history. These results suggest that dissociation from a history of childhood betrayal trauma may involve a persistent
unawareness of future threats to both self and children. |
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