@article{ref1,
title="Social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the link between child abuse and adolescent internalizing problems",
journal="Journal of youth and adolescence",
year="2023",
author="Trucco, Elisa M. and Fava, Nicole M. and Villar, Michelle G. and Kumar, Mari and Sutherland, Matthew T.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Collective traumas have a notable impact on adolescent well-being. While some youth face increased risk for mental health problems (e.g., those with maltreatment histories), many demonstrate resilience following traumatic events. One contributing factor to well-being following trauma is the degree to which one isolates from others. Accordingly, we examined the association between maltreatment and internalizing problems during the COVID-19 pandemic as moderated by social isolation. Among adolescents reporting pre-pandemic emotional abuse, those experiencing less isolation reported the lowest levels of anxiety symptoms. Among adolescents reporting pre-pandemic physical abuse, those experiencing less isolation reported the greatest levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms. The findings highlight a public health-oriented approach to youth well-being during collective trauma that extends beyond mitigating disease transmission.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0047-2891",
doi="10.1007/s10964-023-01775-w",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10964-023-01775-w"
}