The impact of trauma: a focus on the neural correlates of intergenerational transmission of child maltreatment

Author(s):
Berg, L.J.M. van den
Published
2021
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

The aim of the current dissertation was to examine the psychological, neurological and behavioral impact of different types of traumatic (A1) and stressful (non-A1) life events, including a focus on the impact of childhood maltreatment. The role of brain structure (hippocampal volume) and function (neural correlates of emotional face processing and social rejection) in intergenerational transmission of child abuse versus neglect was investigated using a multi-generational family study design.

TraumaLife eventsPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)GenderChild maltreatmentIntergenerational transmissionFunctional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)Hippocampal volumeEmotional face processingSocial rejection
Defense date
2021-06-30
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Elzinga, B.M.; Bakermans-Kranenburg, M.J.
Advisor(s)
Tollenaar, M.S.
Committee member(s)
Westenberg, P.M.; Vermeiren, R.R.J.M.; Harmelen, A. van; Nawijn, L.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/3191986
ISBN(s)
9789463615631