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Childhood abuse, neglect, codependency, and affecting factors in nursing and child development students
1Department of Pediatric Nursing, Kumluca Faculty of Health Sciences, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
Insights
Childhood neglect and abuse are linked to codependency in health science students. Higher codependency correlated with lower self-esteem, increased depression, and poorer coping skills, indicating a need for support.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Child Development
- Health Sciences Education
Background:
- Childhood trauma, including neglect and abuse, can have lasting psychological effects.
- Codependency is a pattern of behavior that can develop in response to adverse childhood experiences.
- Understanding these relationships is crucial for supporting students in health-related fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between childhood neglect and abuse and codependency among nursing and child development students.
- To identify factors influencing codependency in this student population.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive and correlational study design was employed.
- Data were collected from 292 students enrolled in a Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Statistical analyses were used to examine relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between childhood neglect and abuse experiences and levels of codependency.
- Codependency and childhood traumatic experiences were negatively associated with self-esteem.
- Codependency and childhood traumatic experiences were negatively associated with depression and coping with stress.
Conclusions:
- Unresolved childhood issues, particularly family-related problems, may manifest as codependency in students.
- Educational institutions should consider addressing students' family-related challenges and signs of codependency.
- Early identification and intervention can support students' psychological well-being and academic success.
Purpose:
This study was conducted to determine the relationship of neglect and abuse behaviors experienced by nursing and child development students during their childhood with codependency, and the factors affecting codependency.
Design And Methods:
This is a descriptive and correlational study. The study was conducted with 292 students who were studying at a Faculty of Health Sciences.
Findings:
A positive relationship was found between neglect and abuse behaviors that lead to trauma in childhood, and codependency. It was determined that there was a negative relationship between students' codependency and childhood traumatic experiences and their levels of self-esteem, depression and coping with stress.
Practice Implications:
In the educational processes, it is possible to focus on students' unresolved problems with their families, and the signs of codependency.
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