JOURNAL ARTICLE

Adverse Childhood Experiences Are Associated With Personality Disorder: A Prospective, Longitudinal Study.

  • Published In: Journal of Personality Disorders, 2024, v. 38, n. 1. P. 19 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Broekhof, Rosalie; Nordahl, Hans M.; Eikenæs, Ingeborg Ulltveit-Moe; Selvik, Sara G. 3 of 3

Abstract

There is a lack of studies that have prospectively examined adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in association with a personality disorder (PD). Data from a sample of 8,199 adolescents first assessed for ACEs were linked with subsequent data from the Norwegian Patient Register in order to obtain diagnoses of a PD in adulthood (after a 14-year follow-up). We used logistic regression analysis. Any type of ACE gave a 3.8-fold higher risk of developing a PD. Abuse, more specifically emotional abuse, came out as one of the strongest predictors. Of the adolescents who developed a PD, approximately 90% had a history of ACE. The results of this study support the importance of assessing ACEs, such as abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction, in the diagnostic procedure and treatment for PD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Personality Disorders. 2024/02, Vol. 38, Issue 1, p19
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0885-579X
  • DOI:10.1521/pedi.2024.38.1.19
  • Accession Number:175308446
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