Childhood Trauma

To conclude, this paper sought to examine the negative bearings of childhood maltreatment when observing the impacts of forming and maintaining both romantic and platonic relationships among adults. Although frequently disregarded, an imperative element of establishing any type of relationship is having a strong sense of oneself (QUOTE), who we are, how we fit into the community, and where we belong; all stems from a level of self-awareness (QUOTE). For that reason, this paper sought to find a study that investigated the dynamic between childhood trauma and self-perception. In looking at the current literature, Bigras, and associates, set out to explore the connection between childhood trauma and the negative impact that it had on self-identity …show more content…
In this study, they explored the correlation between childhood neglect ( CN) and social competence among adults. From this, it was discovered that children who have experienced neglect often struggle with forming relationships; in addition, they also have the tendency to be less socially aware and often isolated in comparison to their peers who have not encountered any form of abuse ( Gracia and Berzenski in 2023) This in itself creates several different issues, first, studies have shown that when there are more robust social support groups there are less negative symptoms of CN ( Silva et al., 2023), consequently if children are more withdrawn they are less likely to connect with others and build a solid foundation for social support system. As a result, they will be more likely to be prone to and display higher reports of adverse symptoms. In addition, when individuals pull away from social interactions, they unintentionally limit their ability to connect, form bonds, and cultivate the skill set needed to maintain …show more content…
From their labor, it was revealed that those who had been exposed to CN were more likely to have insecure attachment styles (anxious and avoidant) (Bifulco et al., 2006). This shows an issue in forming relationships and maintaining them in the long term. Along with the studies listed above, this paper examines the work conducted by Kaya and Associates in 2015. In their research, they investigated how traumatic childhood experiences affect and play into a person's development of maladaptive schemas ( Kaya et al., 2015). Findings revealed that those who experienced early childhood trauma were more prone to having a negative view of people and their intentions. Unfortunately, these individuals' schemas tend to be fearful and mistrustful. Trust is a foundation aspect of any healthy relationship. (QUOTE). However, unfortunately, data suggests that victims of abuse and neglect have a more challenging time trusting people, thus indirectly affecting both the formation and the preservation of

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