Harsh corporal punishment is associated with increased T2 relaxation time in dopamine-rich regions

• Published in: NeuroImage (Orlando, Fla.) Vol. 53; no. 2; pp. 412 - 419
• Main Authors: Sheu, Yi-Shin, Polcari, Ann, Anderson, Carl M., Teicher, Martin H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.11.2010; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Alcoholism - metabolism; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Behavior; Brain; Brain Chemistry - physiology; Children & youth; Corporal punishment; Dopamine; Dopamine - physiology; Emotional abuse; Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials; Female; Humans; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Memory; Memory - physiology; Neuropsychological Tests; Pediatrics; Psychomotor Performance - physiology; Punishment; Socioeconomic Factors; Stress; Studies; Substance-Related Disorders - metabolism; Wechsler Scales; Young Adult

Harsh corporal punishment (HCP) was defined as frequent parental administration of corporal punishment (CP) for discipline, with occasional use of objects such as straps, or paddles. CP is linked to increased risk for depression and substance abuse. We examine whether long-term exposure to HCP acts...