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Benjamin D Freer1, Adrienne Whitt-Woosley, Ginny Sprang

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Trauma survivors exposed to repetitive interpersonal violence or childhood interpersonal violence reported greater severity and emotional tone. These experiences significantly alter self-perception and life trajectories.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Interpersonal violence significantly impacts survivors' mental health and well-being.
  • Understanding trauma narratives is crucial for effective therapeutic interventions.
  • Previous research highlights the long-term effects of adverse experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine trauma narratives from survivors of interpersonal violence.
  • To assess narrative coherence and explore characteristics among differentially exposed groups.
  • To investigate the dose-response relationship between trauma exposure and its effects.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-method approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses.
  • Quantitative analysis assessed perception of severity and emotional tone in relation to violence exposure.
  • Qualitative analysis explored narrative connections, memory avoidance, self-perception, and recognition of abnormality.

Main Results:

  • Repetitive interpersonal violence was associated with higher perceived severity and emotional tone compared to single episodes.
  • Childhood interpersonal violence exposure was linked to greater emotional tone than adult exposure.
  • Qualitative findings indicated connected adverse experiences, memory avoidance, altered self-view, and lack of recognition of violence abnormality.

Conclusions:

  • Trauma exposure, particularly repetitive or early-life experiences, demonstrates a dose-response relationship.
  • Interpersonal violence has a profound, life-altering, and transformative impact on survivors.
  • Narrative analysis provides valuable insights into the subjective experience and long-term consequences of trauma.