Abstract
The revictimization phenomenon is an emerging topic of interest and refers to the repeated experiences of traumatic victimization. Psychologists have speculated that post-traumatic symptoms have an interplay in revictimization risk, yet existing literature on the phenomenon is limited; thus, more remains unknown than known. This descriptive study aims to identify attachment style, emotional regulation, dissociative symptoms, and self-efficacy as underlying psychological mechanisms that may contribute to revictimization risk. The study identified revictimized participants scoring high in insecure attachment, particularly disorganized attachment, and dissociative symptoms compared to the non-victimized group. Additionally, childhood abuse victims scored particularly high when compared to other subjects. Findings build upon previous findings, with reports of insecure attachment style, particularly disorganized attachment, along with dissociative symptoms that were significantly high among revictimized subjects when compared to the non-victimized group. Additionally, the study’s results may suggest the assessed variables as a potential risk of revictimization.
Advisor
Foster, Nathan
Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Smith, Maya Najiri, "“The Mind Keeps the Score”: Attachment Style, Emotional Deregulation, Dissociation and Self-Efficacy as a Potential Etiological Cause of Revictimization" (2023). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 10540.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/10540
Disciplines
Clinical Psychology
Publication Date
2023
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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