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

Berg, L.J.M. van den (2021)

Doctoral Thesis

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.

• Trauma
• Life events
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Gender
• Child maltreatment
• Intergenerational transmission
• Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
• Hippocampal volume
• Emotional face processing
• Social rejection

• All authors: Berg, L.J.M. van den
• Supervisor: Elzinga, B.M.; Bakermans-Kranenburg, M.J.
• Co-supervisor: Tollenaar, M.S.
• Committee: Westenberg, P.M.; Vermeiren, R.R.J.M.; Harmelen, A. van; Nawijn, L.
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University
• Date: 2021-06-30
• ISBN (print): 9789463615631