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Betrayal trauma in adolescent inpatients
1Bronx Children's Psychiatric Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY 10461, USA.
Psychological Reports
|January 29, 1999
Summary
Sexual distress in hospitalized adolescents was linked to family member abuse histories. Posttraumatic stress symptoms were not significantly associated with abuse history in this group.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Health
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Adolescents experiencing hospitalization are vulnerable to psychological distress.
- Understanding the impact of abuse history on mental health outcomes is crucial for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between histories of abuse and psychological distress in hospitalized adolescents.
- To differentiate the impact of abuse by family versus others on sexual distress and posttraumatic stress.
Main Methods:
- The study included 34 hospitalized adolescents.
- Data was collected on histories of abuse (by family members or others) and levels of sexual distress and posttraumatic stress.
Main Results:
- Sexual distress showed a significant association with histories of abuse by family members.
- No significant association was found between posttraumatic stress and any history of abuse (family or others).
Conclusions:
- Family member abuse history is a key factor associated with sexual distress in hospitalized adolescents.
- Interventions addressing sexual distress in this population should consider past familial abuse experiences.