Footprints from childhood: intra- versus extra-familial childhood maltreatment and attachment to romantic partners in adulthood
In clinical practice, it is important to explore the link between relational problems/adult attachment and past traumatic experiences, as they may fundamentally impact feelings of trust and safety. The impact is largest when childhood neglect and abuse occurred within families and when both parents are involved.
Authors
- Mona Shahab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7771-603X)
- Dennis O. Mook‐Kanamori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0182-5122)
- Brenda W.J.H. Penninx (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7779-9672)
- Philip Spinhoven (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4117-335X)
- Bernet M. Elzinga
- Frits R. Rosendaal
Institutions
- University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
- Leiden University Medical Center (NL)
- Amsterdam Public Health (NL)
- Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Psychology
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-03001-7
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.32