Long-Term Effects of Interparental Violence and Child Physical Maltreatment Experiences on PTSD and Behavior Problems: A National Survey of Taiwanese College Students

• NCJ Number: 227140
• Journal: Child Abuse and Neglect Volume: 33 Issue: 3 Dated: March 2009 Pages: 148-160
• Author(s): April Chium-Tao Shen
• Date Published: March 2009
• Length: 13 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study investigated the long-term impact of witnessing inter-parental violence and child physical maltreatment on trauma symptoms and behavior problems in Taiwanese college students.

Abstract

Results suggest that 11.3 percent of college students in Taiwan experienced both inter-parental violence and child physical maltreatment during childhood. Results confirm previous research that inter-parental violence and child physical maltreatment tend to co-occur in families. The results also demonstrate that not only does the combined effect of experiencing dual violence during childhood have a lasting and significant impact on young adults' trauma symptoms and behavior problems, but that cultural beliefs also contribute significantly to the long-term outcomes. Therefore, this study highlights the need for interventions for both children and young adults exposed to inter-parental violence and child physical maltreatment, and for interventions sensitive to cultural impact on young adult trauma symptoms and behavior problems. Data were collected from a national proportionate stratified sample of 1,924 college students in Taiwan from May to June 2005. Tables, figure, and references