Morning cortisol Levels in preschool-aged foster children: Differential effects of maltreatment type

Maltreated foster children are subjected to a range of early adverse experiences, including neglect, abuse, and multiple caregiver disruptions. Research suggests that such disturbances alter the development and subsequent functioning of the hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenocortical system. The current s...

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Published in:Developmental psychobiology 2009-01, Vol.51 (1), p.14-23
Main Authors: Bruce, Jacqueline, Fisher, Philip A., Pears, Katherine C., Levine, Seymour
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child Abuse - diagnosis
Child Abuse - statistics & numerical data
Child, Preschool
Circadian Rhythm - physiology
cortisol
Diagnosis, Differential
emotional maltreatment
Female
foster care
Foster Home Care - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Hydrocortisone - analysis
Hydrocortisone - metabolism
Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System - metabolism
Male
physical neglect
Pituitary-Adrenal System - metabolism
preschool-aged children
Saliva - chemistry
Social Environment
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