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  • Sociology
  • Intergenerational Studies

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  • Existing research on intergenerational trauma primarily examines mental health and attachment patterns in descendants.
  • The impact of parental trauma on broader interpersonal functioning remains under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between parental trauma and interpersonal dependency styles in young adults.
  • To address the gap in understanding how parental trauma affects aspects of interpersonal relating beyond psychopathology.

Main Methods:

  • Study participants included young adult college students.
  • Data collected on individual and parental trauma histories.
  • Assessed levels of unhealthy dependency, dysfunctional detachment, and healthy dependency.

Main Results:

  • Parental trauma histories were significantly correlated with increased dysfunctional detachment in young adults.
  • No significant correlation was found between parental trauma and destructive overdependence or healthy dependency.

Conclusions:

  • Parental trauma appears to negatively influence the next generation's interpersonal functioning.
  • This influence manifests as a greater tendency towards emotional distancing and detachment in close relationships.