Polytraumatization, defense mechanisms, PTSD and complex PTSD in Indian adolescents: a mediation model

Polytraumatization, defense mechanisms, PTSD and complex PTSD in Indian adolescents: a mediation model

Abstract Background Adolescence is recognized as a particularly susceptible developmental period for experiencing multiple types of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), increasing the vulnerability to higher levels of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD symptoms. Some studies foun...

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Main Authors: Paulo Ferrajão, Carolina Isabel Batista, Ask Elklit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Psychology
Subjects:
Adverse childhood experiences
Emotion regulation
Defense mechanisms
Structural equation modelling
Adolescents
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01456-0

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