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Rola doświadczania przemocy w dzieciństwie w podejmowaniu zachowań ryzykownych w okresie adolescencji
Victimization in childhood as a factor related to high-risk behaviors in adolescence

Author(s): Marta Makara-Studzińska, Justyna Morylowska
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: child abuse; health risk behaviors; adolescence

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between childhood experiences of violence and health- or life-threatening high-risk behaviors among Polish adolescents. The studied group consisted of 14-18 year old patients from several Polish centers treating young people with high-risk behaviors. Early Trauma Inventory (ETI) and the Scale of Healthy Behaviors were used in the study. Results: Young people after suicidal attempts and with substance abuse reported predominantly experiences of physical violence in childhood. Adolescents with eating disorders had experienced emotional and sexual violence.

  • Issue Year: 12/2009
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 83-102
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish