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Child abuse victims and post-traumatic stress disorder

October 27, 2010 by

Victims of child abuse who blame themselves and their families for their situation present higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder. This is one of the conclusions drawn from a study conducted by researchers in Spain, where 1,500 university students participated. The study showed that long-term psychological adjustment of victims of sexual abuse in childhood significantly depends on some cognitive factors and on their interaction.

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