The Impact of Psychological Trauma on Criminal Behavior in Childhood from the Perspective of Mu'tah University Students.

Our current research aims to identify the impact of psychological trauma in childhood on criminal behavior, relying on the descriptive analytical approach, and by applying a questionnaire consisting of (20) items divided into two main axes, namely (the causes of exposure to psychological trauma in childhood from the point of view of Mutah University students, The level of criminal behavior among children from the point of view of Mu'tah University students), and by applying it to a sample of (50) Mu'tah University students, who were chosen randomly, the results of the research reached: The reasons for exposure to psychological trauma in childhood, from the point of view of Mutah University students, came in at a high level, with the general average being equal to (4.08), and an agreement degree of (Agree), with a standard deviation of (0.88). This indicates that there are many reasons for children's exposure to trauma. Psychological from the point of view of Mutah University students, such as exposure to physical abuse in childhood (beating, burning, etc.), exposure to societal violence (war, terrorism), and exposure to a horrific accident (natural disaster, car accident, etc.). The level of criminal behavior among children exposed to psychological pressure, from the point of view of Mu'tah University students, was high, as the general average was equal to (4.02), and the degree of agreement was (Agree), with a standard deviation of (0.89), and this indicates a high level of criminal behavior among children. Those exposed to psychological stress from the point of view of Mutah University students. There is a statistically significant positive effect of childhood psychological trauma on criminal behavior from the point of view of Mutah University students, as it was found that exposure to childhood psychological trauma explains approximately (57.7%) of the variance in criminal behavior. The research also recommended: Focus on preventing trauma and providing a safe environment for children, with the family taking into consideration the psychological aspects of the child and working to address them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]