Resilience and Self-Esteem Mediated Associations between Childhood Emotional Maltreatment and Aggression in Chinese College Students

Chen, Chen; Jiang, Juan; Ji, Shengkai; Ying, Hai

doi:10.3390/bs12100383

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“…The results showed that emotional abuse was positively associated with behavior problems, which was consistent with previous studies (e.g., Chen et al, 2022; Ross et al, 2019). Individuals who have experienced emotional abuse may have biased interactions with their caregivers, which may contribute to maladaptation (Gong & Chan, 2018), such as behavior problems.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Emotional abuse and behavior problems in Chinese preschool-aged children: The role of hair cortisol concentrations.

Chen,

Duan

2023

International Journal of Stress Management

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Although the relationships between emotional abuse and behavior problems have been explored for several decades, the pathways from emotional abuse to behavior problems are still unclear, particularly in the Chinese cultural context. The present study aimed to verify the relationships between emotional abuse and behavior problems and examine the role of hair cortisol concentrations (HCC) in these relationships in a sample of Chinese preschool-aged children. Data were collected from 218 children (Ages 3 years and 6 months–7 years), emotional abuse and behavior problems were reported by parents, including the parental version of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Child Abuse Screening Tools and the Child Behavior Checklist, and HCC were analyzed in the lab with a mass spectrometer. The results showed that emotional abuse was positively associated with behavior problems and HCC, and HCC were negatively associated with behavior problems. Moreover, HCC partially mediated the relationship between emotional abuse and behavior problems. The findings suggest that emotional abuse may overact the stress response systems; the HCC may be a mechanism linking emotional abuse to behavior problems. Additionally, the significance and limitations of the results were discussed.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Emotional abuse and behavior problems in Chinese preschool-aged children: The role of hair cortisol concentrations.

Chen,

Duan

2023

International Journal of Stress Management

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“…The current investigation's results demonstrate concordance with a study published in February 2022 [15]. This prior research identi ed signi cant associations between family demographic characteristics, such as parental employment status and family composition, and the speci c subtypes of childhood maltreatment experienced by individuals.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Long Term Impact of Child Abuse in University Students in Al Dakahlia Governorate

Soliman,

Hamdy,

Mohammed

2024

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Background: A growing body of research underscores the detrimental impact of child maltreatment on a child's development. Encompassing a wide range of actions by caregivers that significantly impede optimal development and violate societal norms, child maltreatment can manifest in various forms, including neglect of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs. Objectives: To investigate the long-term psychological and social sequelae associated with different types of child abuse specifically within a university student population. Methods: Employing a cross-sectional design, researchers conducted the study over a six-month period. Participants completed self-report questionnaires in the presence of research team members. The questionnaires were designed to assess the type of child abuse experienced, along with its long-term physical, social, and psycho-behavioral effects. Results: The study's findings revealed a compelling association between a history of child abuse and a multitude of negative long-term psycho-behavioral consequences in university students. Specifically, participants reported experiencing symptoms of generalized anxiety, low self-esteem, feelings of inadequacy, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Notably, gastrointestinal problems emerged as the primary physical health concern linked to child maltreatment. Conclusion: This investigation contributes to the existing body of knowledge by demonstrating a significant association between child abuse and a range of adverse long-term outcomes in university students. These outcomes encompass a spectrum of psycho-behavioral issues, such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and PTSD, as well as physical health concerns like gastrointestinal problems. The findings underscore the critical need for further research to elucidate the specific mechanisms underlying these associations and to inform the development of effective preventive and intervention strategies to mitigate the long-term consequences of child maltreatment. Trial registration: The study was retrospectively registered with ClinicalTrials.gov under the identifier NCT06366126 on April 10, 2024.

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“…Secure attachment provides a solid emotional foundation for the development of resilience and positive self-esteem [3], which, in turn, can influence individuals' selfperception and the construction of their self-concept throughout life. It is known that higher resilience can strengthen self-esteem and, in turn, enhance self-concept [45]. Furthermore, resilience, as the capacity to face and overcome adversities, may promote greater confidence in one's abilities and resources, which is associated with a more positive self-esteem [13].…”

Section: Secure Attachment Resilience Positive Self-esteem and Self-c...mentioning

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The Influence of Perceived Security in Childhood on Adult Self-Concept: The Mediating Role of Resilience and Self-Esteem

Martín Quintana,

Alemán Ramos,

Morales Almeida

2023

Healthcare

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Secure attachment, developed through consistent relationships with attachment figures in childhood, is a crucial factor in fostering healthy interpersonal relationships and a positive self-perception. Part of the positive parenting approach and the theory of affect is taken as a basis to assess how perceived security, as an indicator of secure attachment, predicts adult self-concept through the mediating effects of resilience and positive self-esteem. A quantitative, cross-sectional, and nonprobabilistic study was conducted with 383 participants. We unveiled significant positive associations between perceived security, self-concept, resilience, and positive self-esteem. Path analysis demonstrated that resilience and positive self-esteem sequentially mediate the relationship between perceived security during childhood and adult self-concept. Findings suggest that the ability to cope with adversity and personal acceptance underlie the impact of perceived security on self-concept. It is recommended to promote family intervention programs framed within positive parenting that focus on fostering secure attachment given its influence on adult life. It is also deemed essential to incorporate the promotion of resilience and self-esteem into programs aimed at youths, and adult role models can enhance their self-perception and resilience in the face of potential effects stemming from insecure parenting practices.

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Resilience and Self-Esteem Mediated Associations between Childhood Emotional Maltreatment and Aggression in Chinese College Students

Cited by 10 publications

References 55 publications

Emotional abuse and behavior problems in Chinese preschool-aged children: The role of hair cortisol concentrations.

Emotional abuse and behavior problems in Chinese preschool-aged children: The role of hair cortisol concentrations.

Long Term Impact of Child Abuse in University Students in Al Dakahlia Governorate

The Influence of Perceived Security in Childhood on Adult Self-Concept: The Mediating Role of Resilience and Self-Esteem

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