Psychological maltreatment and self-compassion - the mediating role of shame and perspective-taking

• Published in: European psychiatry Vol. 65; no. S1; p. S73
• Main Authors: Vizin, G., Szőcs, H., Illyés, Z.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Paris Cambridge University Press 01.06.2022
• Subjects: Abstract; Emotional abuse; Oral Communication; perspective-taking; psychological maltreatment; Self compassion; shame

IntroductionPsychological maltreatment such as emotional abuse or neglect is a serious risk factor for poorer mental and somatic health outcomes in life. A higher rate of psychological maltreatment experienced in childhood is a predictor of aversive emotional states such as shame, and can negatively...