Victimization in Early Life and Mental Health in Adulthood: An Examination - 1 views
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Christian C on 19 Nov 10Hill, Terrence D., et al. "Victimization in Early Life and Mental Health in Adulthood: An Examination of the Mediating and Moderating Influences of Psychosocial Resources." Journal of Health and Social Behavior 51.1 (2010): 48-63. ERIC. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. Even though many studies have shown the long-term effects of childhood abuse on mental health in adulthood, not many have actually proven this to be true. Low-income black and Hispanic low-income women with children living in major cities in the U.S. were studied and no concrete signs of physical assault were shown in relation to their low self-esteem.