%0 Journal Article
%T Resilience as a mediator between adverse childhood experiences and aggression perpetration in forensic inpatients: an exploratory study
%J Journal of aggression, maltreatment and trauma
%D 2022
%A Dambacher, Carina
%A Kreutz, Julian
%A Titze, Larissa
%A Lutz, Maximilian
%A Franke, Irina
%A Streb, Judith
%A Dudeck, Manuela
%V 31
%N 7
%P 910-925
%X Studies have found associations between adverse childhood experiences (e.g., maltreatment) and the risk of becoming a perpetrator of violence, a relationship referred to as the "cycle of violence." However, not all victims of such adverse experiences become offenders in adulthood. Resilience has been suggested as a protective factor, so this study examined the influence of resilience on the association between adverse childhood experiences and aggression. A total of 57 male forensic inpatients completed self-report measures on adverse childhood experiences, reactive and appetitive aggression and resilience. Those reporting childhood maltreatment had lower resilience scores and higher reactive and appetitive aggression scores; further analysis revealed a correlation between the two. Mediation analysis showed that resilience was a full mediator between adverse childhood experiences and reactive and appetitive aggression. These findings suggest a role of resilience in the cycle of violence. Considering these associations might improve treatment and risk assessment in forensic psychiatry.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 1092-6771
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2021.2019155