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Evaluating Childhood Adversity

Year: 2011

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: Childhood adversity increases risk of psychological and physical disorders. The comprehensive psychosomatic assessment of an individual's vulnerability to illness includes the evaluation of early life events, especially exposure to physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect. Many self-report and observer-rated instruments are now available to aid this evaluation and increase its validity. The authors review the features and limitations of published tools, and recommend which to choose for clinical and research purposes.

Source: Advances in psychosomatic medicine

DOI: 10.1159/000330002

Authors: Hiran Thabrew, Sonali de Sylva, Sarah Romans

Institutions: Capital and Coast District Health Board, Austin Health, University of Otago

Language: English

Topic: Child Abuse and Trauma

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W1540959088

FWCI: 7.154

Cites: 120

Cited by: 69

Related to: 10