Intergenerational transmission of trauma in the experiences  of young adult individuals of Jewish origin Cover Image

Międzygeneracyjny przekaz traumy w doświadczeniach młodych osób dorosłych pochodzenia żydowskiego
Intergenerational transmission of trauma in the experiences of young adult individuals of Jewish origin

Author(s): Agnieszka Krawczyk
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Sociology, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Uniwersytet Jana Długosza w Częstochowie
Keywords: trauma;Jewish origins;young adults

Summary/Abstract: My research falls within a qualitative orientation. The purpose of this study is to show the ways and consequences of intergenerational transmission of trauma as reflected in the life experiences of young adults. Data were analyzed using a linguistic narrative method. In this paper I look at the intergenerational transmission of trauma in Jewish families as reflected in the life experiences of young adults. They see the consequences of trauma in their loved ones and in themselves. In the case of the former, they can be grouped into three categories: fear of disclosing one's nationality, a special form in which is the prohibition on speaking about one's origins to one's descendants and the change of the name by one's ancestors; overprotectiveness towards one's descendants and showing emotional distance from them. In turn the consequences of trauma perceived in the self are fear of strangers and overprotectiveness towards one's own child.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 14
  • Page Range: 107-119
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish