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The Missing Link between Juvenile Delinquency and Pediatric Posttraumatic Stress Disorder : An Attachment Theory Lens
Joint Authors
Amatya, Pooja L.
Barzman, Drew H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Pharmacology
Abstract EN
The present paper reviews pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder, emphasizing the relational basis of the disorder and highlighting the missing link between juvenile delinquency and trauma.
The first part of the paper defines trauma and the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, noting child-specific features.
The second part reviews the literature emphasizing the relational and attachment relevant nature of trauma.
The third part explores psychological mechanisms for how attachment relations could affect trauma responses.
Attachment relations (1) shape core schemas of the world, others, and the self and (2) foster emotional engagement or disengagement, both of which have been associated with traumatic responses.
The most empirically supported pediatric trauma treatment, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), acknowledges the attachment figure's influence and includes treating and training the parent and conjoint child-parent discussion.
The next section reviews the noteworthy link between juvenile delinquency and trauma history.
More awareness of trauma and PTSD in children and adolescents is recommended to effectively address juvenile delinquency.
The review ends with a few helpful points for practicing pediatricians regarding childhood trauma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amatya, Pooja L.& Barzman, Drew H.. 2012. The Missing Link between Juvenile Delinquency and Pediatric Posttraumatic Stress Disorder : An Attachment Theory Lens. ISRN Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448369
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amatya, Pooja L.& Barzman, Drew H.. The Missing Link between Juvenile Delinquency and Pediatric Posttraumatic Stress Disorder : An Attachment Theory Lens. ISRN Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448369
American Medical Association (AMA)
Amatya, Pooja L.& Barzman, Drew H.. The Missing Link between Juvenile Delinquency and Pediatric Posttraumatic Stress Disorder : An Attachment Theory Lens. ISRN Pediatrics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448369
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448369