Date of Award

2012

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Psychology

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Lewin, Michael R.

Second Advisor

Chavez, David V.

Third Advisor

Riggs, Matt

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between child emotional abuse, social support, and self-esteem and current posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. Specifically, the role of social support and self-esteem in the relationship between child emotional abuse and current PTSD was explored, after taking into account demographic variables and other types of abuse.

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