Traumatic Childhood Events, Perceived Availability of Emotional Support, and the Development of Dissociative Tendencies.

Irwin, Harvey J.

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ERIC Number: EJ529377

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Publication Date: 1996

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Traumatic Childhood Events, Perceived Availability of Emotional Support, and the Development of Dissociative Tendencies.

Irwin, Harvey J.

Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, v20 n8 p701-07 Aug 1996

A nonclinical sample of Australian adults (n=239) was surveyed for the incidence of traumatic childhood events, availability of emotional support, and the presence of a dissociative coping style. Findings suggested that lack of emotional support is an important mediator, but not a primary cause of the development of dissociative tendencies. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Children, Coping, Emotional Disturbances, Emotional Experience, Emotional Response, Etiology, Foreign Countries, Incidence, Mediation Theory, Mental Disorders, Psychological Characteristics, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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