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Citation |
Valentino K, Toth SL, Cicchetti D. J. Child Psychol. Psychiatry 2009; 50(8): 1029-1038. |
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Affiliation |
Yale Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine, USA. kristin.valentino@yale.edu |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2009, John Wiley and Sons) |
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19490313 |
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Abstract |
BACKGROUND: This investigation addresses whether there are differences in the form and content of autobiographical memory recall as a function of maltreatment, and examines the roles of self-system functioning and psychopathology in autobiographical memory processes. METHODS: Autobiographical memory for positive and negative nontraumatic events was evaluated among abused, neglected, and nonmaltreated school-aged children. RESULTS: Abused children's memories were more overgeneral and contained more negative self-representations than did those of the nonmaltreated children. Negative self-representations and depression were significantly related to overgeneral memory, but did not mediate the relation between abuse and overgeneral memory. CONCLUSIONS: The meaning of these findings for models of memory and for the development of overgenerality is emphasized. Moreover, the clinical implications of the current research are discussed. Language: en |