Indirect effects of psychiatric symptoms on the association between childhood trauma and motivation orientation.

Kathleen J. O'Brien; Shelby Y. Tkacik; Arielle Ered; Shanna Cooper; Lauren M. Ellman

doi:10.1037/tra0002101

Indirect effects of psychiatric symptoms on the association between childhood trauma and motivation orientation.

Kathleen J. O'Brien
, Shelby Y. Tkacik
, Arielle Ered
, Shanna Cooper
, Lauren M. Ellman

Psychiatry

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Abstract

The present study provides evidence that experiences of childhood trauma have a lasting impact on motivational tendencies in adulthood. Further, this relationship may occur through the effects of specific psychiatric symptoms that are commonly associated with childhood trauma, such as depression, anxiety, perceived stress, and anhedonia. Understanding these links can help clinicians tailor interventions that address both trauma history and specific psychiatric symptoms, thus improving motivation and functioning in everyday life.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0002101
State	Accepted/In press - Jan 1 2025

Keywords

anxiety
childhood trauma
depression
motivation
stress

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Social Psychology
Clinical Psychology

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