When Adverse Experiences Influence the Interpretation of Ourselves, Others and the World: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Maladaptive Schemas in Victims of Violence.
Systematic review identifies how psychological abuse shapes early maladaptive schemas in victims of violence, suggesting a need for tailored interventions.
Key Points
Identifying early maladaptive schemas reveals dysfunction in beliefs among victims of violence.
Meta-analysis shows a strong link between psychological abuse and various maladaptive schemas.
The systematic review included 20 observational studies and focused on survivors aged 14 to 60.
Age, gender, and country were found to influence the prevalence of specific early maladaptive schemas.