Child maltreatment is a known risk factor for criminal behavior, however, only a few studies have addressed the relationship between child maltreatment and the development of psychopathic traits. Meanwhile, the effect of adverse childhood experiences on prosocial behavior is practically unknown. The current research aims to explore the relationship between child maltreatment, psychopathic traits and altruistic attitudes among young adults. Six hundred and seventy-three young adults from the community filled out the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire, the Youth Psychopathic Traits Inventory -Short Version and the Altruistic Attitudes Scale. Results suggest that child maltreatment is related to both psychopathic traits and inhibition of altruistic altitudes. Each adverse childhood experience appears to be associated with the development of specific forms of psychopathic traits and/or altruistic attitudes. Early identification of maltreatment is essential for prevention of antisocial behavior and for the promotion of altruistic attitudes. Research, political and social recommendations are suggested.
This article presents an international study of pro/antisocial behavior in young adults (SOCIALDEVIANCE1820). This is an ongoing cross-continental longitudinal research project that includes data and researchers from multiple countries across five continents. It aims to explore the intercultural universality of the risk and protective factors associated with pro/antisocial behavior and psychosocial adjustment during early adulthood. Researchers from all countries involved have already translated their questionnaires, selected an appropriate team, and started the data collection process. It is expected that this intercontinental longitudinal research project will have a tremendous social and scientific impact; this study will allow researchers to overcome many limitations of previous meta-analyses, such as limiting the applicability of data to developed countries and the bias caused by combining different assessment methods. Challenges in implementing cross-national studies, and the importance of this type of study to global policies, are discussed.
Los programas parentales tempranos son conocidos como una de las estrategias más eficaces para aliviar algunas de las consecuencias más negativas de los problemas conductuales infantiles. A pesar de que se han creado diversas intervenciones familiares, todavía existen limitaciones que necesitan superarse. Empoderando Padres, Empoderando Comunidades (EPEC) es un programa parental basado en la evidencia, con el objetivo principal de promover el desarrollo infantil saludable, al mismo tiempo que pretende reforzar las habilidades parentales, el funcionamiento familiar y el bienestar parental. Basada en las teorías del apego, sistemas familiares, y teoría cognitivo-conductual, su enfoque único liderado por iguales ha arrojado beneficios, no solo en el bienestar de los niños y sus familias, sino también en el de líderes de grupos de padres e iguales, y comunidad en general. En la actualidad, EPEC se ha puesto en marcha en Reino Unido y Australia, mostrando altos niveles de aceptabilidad y eficacia. También está previsto que se aplique en otros países no anglo-sajones. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este trabajo es el de revisar la evidencia en torno al programa EPEC, y analizar sus ventajas, limitaciones, y líneas futuras. Asimismo, también se debate sobre la importancia de su difusión a nivel mundial.
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