Does Childhood Trauma Predict Differentiation of Self and Psychological Resilience in Adults

Authors: Canakci H* and Canel AN

DOI: 10.23880/pprij-16000432

Volume 9, Issue 3

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the predictive effect of childhood trauma and differentiation of self on psychological resilience in adults. The study group consisted of 455 volunteer adults aged between 18 and 69. The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, the Differentiation of Self Inventory-Short Form, and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-Short Form were used as data collection tools. The data were analyzed using T-test, Pearson correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. According to the research findings, there was a significant negative relationship between childhood trauma and differentiation of self, and a significant positive relationship between differentiation of self and psychological resilience. In addition, it was determined that childhood trauma and differentiation of self together significantly predicted psychological resilience. The research findings were discussed in the light of the relevant literature, and suggestions were made for future research.

Keywords: Childhood Trauma; Differentiation of Self; Psychological Resilience

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