Early adversity leads to smaller hippocampal volume in children, but faster right hippocampal growth, which is associated with an increased risk of depression later in childhood.
A recent study in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma found that early maltreatment significantly predicts perpetrating and be victimized by dating violence.
Israeli Arabs who experienced childhood physical or emotional abuse tend to have poorer marital quality, higher psychological distress, and more insecure attachment styles as adults, with physical abuse having a stronger impact than emotional abuse.
Childhood trauma significantly disrupts brain networks involved in self-focus and problem-solving, leading to altered cognitive and emotional processing. These neural changes highlight the need for targeted therapies to support affected children's mental health and development.
New research suggests maternal grandmothers can significantly reduce emotional and behavioral problems in grandchildren who face multiple early life adversities.
New research suggests adverse childhood experiences reduce adults' sense of life coherence and significance but do not affect their sense of purpose, which may remain resilient to early traumas.
A study found that older adults who experienced childhood adversity had reduced muscle metabolism due to diminished mitochondrial function in skeletal muscles, with a more pronounced effect in men than women.
New research has found an association between childhood adversities and elevated levels of depression and anxiety in older adulthood. Different patterns of adversity appear to impact mental health outcomes differently.
Toddlers who experienced severe abuse had reduced brain volumes, which was associated with lower cognitive abilities, according to research published in Neurobiology of Stress.
Childhood maltreatment is linked to adult sexual motivations via basic psychological needs like autonomy, affecting both individuals and their partners, according to new research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.