Perceived Acceptability of Child Maltreatment as a Moderator of the Association Between Experiences of Child Maltreatment and Post-Traumatic Symptoms: A Cross-Cultural Study

Despite the well-documented link between child maltreatment (CM) and mental health, evidence suggests substantial variability in the post-traumatic sequelae of CM across cultures. The perceived acceptability of CM in one’s community might moderate the association between CM and mental health, but li...

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Main Author: Bartoli, Eleonora (Author)
Contributors: Wadji, Dany Laure ; Oe, Misari ; Cheng, Polly ; Martin-Soelch, Chantal ; Pfaltz, Monique C. ; Langevin, Rachel
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 2024, Volume: 39, Issue: 15/16, Pages: 3764-3790
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