Single versus Multi-Type Maltreatment
- 25 August 2005
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma
- Vol. 11 (4) , 29-52
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j146v11n04_02
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to identify the long-term impacts of different types of child abuse and to assess differential effects of single versus multi-type maltreatment. Three hundred and eighty-four college students completed measures of child abuse history (neglect, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse), depression, suicidality, self-esteem, sexual behavior, drug and alcohol use, and delinquent behavior. The results demonstrate the high rates of co-occurrence of different types of abuse, with few differential effects identified. Rather, all types of abuse were associated with symptoms. Experiencing multiple types of abuse was associated with greater symptoms than experiencing no abuse or a single type of abuse. The results highlight the importance of considering all types of abuse when studying child maltreatment.Keywords
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