| Title: |
Childhood Abuse and the Content of Delusions |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Mason, Oliver J.; Brett, Emma; Collinge, Miriam |
| Source: |
Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal. Apr 2009 33(4):205-208. |
| Availability: |
Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: usjcs@elsevier.com; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Physical Description: |
PDF |
| Page Count: |
4 |
| Publication Date: |
2009 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Child Abuse; Psychosis; Interviews; Self Concept; Beliefs |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.chiabu.2008.07.003 |
| ISSN: |
0145-2134 |
| Abstract: |
Objectives: We aimed to investigate possible associations between histories of childhood abuse and the content of delusions for individuals with psychotic disorders. Methods: 39 participants with a psychotic disorder including one or more delusional beliefs successfully completed structured interviews about childhood trauma, delusional beliefs and associated anomalous perceptual experiences including hallucinations. Results: The presence of hallucinations was predicted by greater physical abuse. Greater abuse in general was associated with delusions involving "special abilities" (grandiosity) and, at trend levels, with those involving "defective self". Conclusions: Though preliminary, these results suggest that further investigation into the relationship between abuse and delusional content is warranted. Practice Implications: The presence and nature of abuse may be relevant to delusional presentations and should form an essential part of clinical assessment of psychotic disorder. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.) |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2009 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ834950 |
| Database: |
ERIC |