Effects of Childhood Trauma on Hostility, Family Environment and Narcissism of Adult Individuals

This study aimed to investigate the effects of childhood trauma on hostility, family functioning and narcissism in adulthood. 595 healthy individuals participated, classified into two groups- trauma and no-trauma - based on experienced traumatic events. The Hostility and Direction of Hostility Quest...

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Published in:International journal of caring sciences 2012-05, Vol.5 (2), p.137
Main Authors: Dragioti, Elena, Damigos, Dimitrios, Mavreas, Venetsanos, Gouva, Mary
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Child abuse & neglect
Psychoanalysis
Psychopathology
Studies
Trauma
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Summary:This study aimed to investigate the effects of childhood trauma on hostility, family functioning and narcissism in adulthood. 595 healthy individuals participated, classified into two groups- trauma and no-trauma - based on experienced traumatic events. The Hostility and Direction of Hostility Questionnaire, the Aggression subscale of The Symptom Checklist-90-R, the Family Environment Scale and The Narcissistic Personality Inventory were administered. Higher levels of hostility (p=.040) and aggression (p=.041) were observed among participants reported exposure to a traumatic event. Apart from the conflict subscale (p=.018), no dysfunctional family environment was found. Narcissistic traits did not differ between the two groups (p=.199). Logistic regression models found that participants experienced childhood trauma had a higher risk of overall hostility (OR=0.92, 95% CI=.89-.99).
ISSN:1791-5201
1792-037X