Investigating the Links Between Trauma and Boys' Delinquency: The Roles of Father-Son Attachment and Alienation

Investigating the Links Between Trauma and Boys' Delinquency: The Roles of Father-Son Attachment and Alienation

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Main Author: Becker, Stephen P.
Language:English
Published: Miami University / OhioLINK 2010
Subjects:
Psychology
PTSD
posttraumatic stress
trauma
delinquency
attachment
fathers
alienation
adolescents
juvenile justice
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1285895291
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-miami12858952912021-08-03T05:41:09Z Investigating the Links Between Trauma and Boys' Delinquency: The Roles of Father-Son Attachment and Alienation Becker, Stephen P. Psychology PTSD posttraumatic stress trauma delinquency attachment fathers alienation adolescents juvenile justice Research has shown that a high percentage of detained youths have experienced trauma and have elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to their community peers. However, research has just begun to explore the mechanisms that might account for the link between trauma and delinquency. The present study investigated the roles of father-son attachment and alienation in understanding the relationship between posttraumatic symptomatology and delinquency among a sample of 89 boys in a juvenile detention center. Results indicate that 95% of participants experienced trauma, and 20% met criteria for Full or Partial PTSD. Although PTSD was associated with delinquency, attachment to father and alienation did not significantly contribute to understanding this association. Post-hoc analyses revealed that attachment to father moderated the relationship between trauma exposure and alienation, whereas attachment to mother moderated the relationship between trauma exposure and PTSD symptoms. Implications for research within juvenile justice populations are discussed. 2010-10-04 English text Miami University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1285895291 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1285895291 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Psychology
PTSD
posttraumatic stress
trauma
delinquency
attachment
fathers
alienation
adolescents
juvenile justice
spellingShingle Psychology
PTSD
posttraumatic stress
trauma
delinquency
attachment
fathers
alienation
adolescents
juvenile justice
Becker, Stephen P.
Investigating the Links Between Trauma and Boys' Delinquency: The Roles of Father-Son Attachment and Alienation
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