Trauma, complex PTSD, and somatoform dissociation among disadvantaged parents in a community center: Prevalence and relationships with parenting and children's behavioral problems.
Hong Wang Fung, Zheyuan Mai, Henry Tak Shing Chiu, Henry Wai-Hang Ling, Shu Cheng Chen, Maddie Weng Ian Ho, Kyle Langjie He, Edward Ks Wang
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Abstract
Background: Although the health effects of trauma have been increasingly recognized, much less is known about the intergenerational effects of trauma and its outcomes.
Aims: This study examined trauma and trauma-related mental health problems among socio-economically disadvantaged parents.
Methods: We recruited parents in disadvantaged housing and living conditions from a community development center in Hong Kong (response rate = 74.09%). Participants completed standardized self-report measures.
Results: In this sample of 203 parents, 40.39% and 43.84%, respectively, reported at least one childhood and adulthood traumatic event; 6.90% suffered from probable ICD-11 PTSD/Complex PTSD and/or somatoform dissociation. Parents' disturbances in self-organization (DSO) symptoms were associated with problematic parenting styles. Parents' childhood trauma and DSO symptoms were also associated with children's behavioral problems.
Conclusions: Although trauma is not particularly prevalent in this sample, trauma and trauma-related symptoms are strongly linked to problematic parenting styles (such as over-reacting) and children's behavioral issues. More attention to the intergenerational effects of trauma is necessary from a public mental health perspective.
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The International Journal of Social Psychiatry, established in 1954, is a leading publication dedicated to the field of social psychiatry. It serves as a platform for the exchange of research findings and discussions on the influence of social, environmental, and cultural factors on mental health and well-being. The journal is particularly relevant to psychiatrists and multidisciplinary professionals globally who are interested in understanding the broader context of psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals and communities.
Social psychiatry, as a discipline, focuses on the origins and outcomes of mental health issues within a social framework, recognizing the interplay between societal structures and individual mental health. The journal draws connections with related fields such as social anthropology, cultural psychiatry, and sociology, and is influenced by the latest developments in these areas.
The journal also places a special emphasis on fast-track publication for brief communications, ensuring that timely and significant research can be disseminated quickly. Additionally, it strives to reflect its international readership by publishing state-of-the-art reviews from various regions around the world, showcasing the diverse practices and perspectives within the psychiatric disciplines. This approach not only contributes to the scientific understanding of social psychiatry but also supports the global exchange of knowledge and best practices in mental health care.
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