The Developmental Impact of Child Abuse on Adulthood: Implications for Counselors

Sikes, April

doi:10.1002/j.2161-0029.2010.tb00069.x

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“…Research has shown that abused children are particularly affected in their socio-emotional and cognitive development, and they tend to be insecure and mistrustful of other people (Arias, 2004; Canha, 2000; Harper & Arias, 2004; Krug et al, 2002; Ribeiro, 2009; Sikes & Hays, 2010; Turner et al, 2017). Abused victims often show cognitive impairment, difficulties in managing emotions, as well as signs of depression, anxiety, fear (of specific or general situations), anger, and mood swings (Canha, 2000; Ribeiro, 2009; Turner et al, 2017).…”

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First Approach to Abused Children by Health and Educational Professionals

Moreira

Fávero

Oliveira

et al. 2021

European Psychologist

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Abstract. The present review aims to address child abuse, a phenomenon to which society has become more aware and directed more efforts, and the role that health and education professionals can play in its prevention and intervention. Based on the premise that professionals with a primary role of working with children, who may have the first contact with them after a situation of abuse, are mostly in the fields of health and education, it is important to reflect on their practices in these cases, which have particular relevance in order to avoid potential situations of secondary victimization, contamination of speech, or even withdrawal of revelation. This review examines the preparation of these professionals to address the allegedly abused child and to report abuse if they feel fit to take appropriate action, focuses mainly on the context of Portugal. What the literature shows is that there are still difficulties in making decisions and taking action in situations where abuse is suspected, based on physical or behavioral evidence from the child, or before his/her disclosure. Further studies are needed on the knowledge of the actions to be taken, and on the actions taken before there is a referral to the competent entities by these professionals. Moreover, there is a discussion on the need to develop training as well as brief and structured protocols for action, in this first line of intervention, when facing potential situations of child abuse.

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First Approach to Abused Children by Health and Educational Professionals

Moreira

Fávero

Oliveira

et al. 2021

European Psychologist

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“…A substantial amount of literature has pointed out that childhood violence victimization leads to poor outcomes in behavior and in psychological and physical health (John et al, 2017; Maniglio, 2009; Paolucci et al, 1999; Park & Kim, 2016; Sarmiento & Rudolf, 2017; Spataro et al, 2004; Springer et al, 2003, 2007). Childhood violence victimization is likely to lead to negative consequences even in adulthood across countries (Sarmiento & Rudolf, 2017; Sikes & Hays, 2010). Young adults who reported sexual and physical abuse in childhood showed higher levels of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation (Fergusson et al, 2008) and overall poor mental health status (Sarmiento & Rudolf, 2017).…”

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The association of childhood polyvictimization with physical and mental health status in early adulthood

Song

Cho

2021

Asian Soc Wrk & Pol Rev

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This study aimed to explore the association between the experience of polyvictimization in childhood and physical/mental health during early adulthood (between the ages of 18–39). Retrospective cross‐sectional data from 406 respondents aged 18–39 were selected from the 2012 Korean General Social Survey. Following standards set in previous studies, polyvictimization is defined in this study as experiencing five or more types of violence. The outcomes of this study included self‐rated health, depression, and suicidal ideation. The results indicated that 8.37% (n = 34) of the total respondents were polyvictimized. This study found that all health‐related outcomes in adulthood were significantly associated with polyvictimization in childhood, and women who experienced polyvictimization in childhood faced greater the risk of suicidal ideation and depression than men. In conclusion, this study suggests the importance of taking into account the lasting association of childhood polyvictimization with health into adulthood. Practical implications for social work and suggestions for future studies are described.

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The Impact of Childhood Abuse on Adult Male Prisoners: a Systematic Review

Goddard

Pooley

2018

J Police Crim Psych

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The Developmental Impact of Child Abuse on Adulthood: Implications for Counselors

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First Approach to Abused Children by Health and Educational Professionals

First Approach to Abused Children by Health and Educational Professionals

The association of childhood polyvictimization with physical and mental health status in early adulthood

The Impact of Childhood Abuse on Adult Male Prisoners: a Systematic Review

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