Wednesday's child : research into women's experience of neglect and abuse in childhood, and adult depression

As many as one in four women have suffered severe neglect or abuse in childhood. This doubles the likelihood of their suffering clinical depression in adult life. Based on twenty years of systematic research, Wednesday's Child examines why neglect and abuse occur and demonstrates how such negative experience in childhood often results in abusive adult relationships, low self-esteem and depression. Drawing on interviews with over 200 women, the authors show vividly what can be learned from the experience of adult survivors of abuse. Most importantly, Wednesday's Child assesses the factors which can reduce the later impact of such experience on both the children of today and the parents of tomorrow. Women Who Have Suffered Neglect Or Abuse During Childhood Are More Likely To Suffer Clinical Depression In Adult Life. This Book Examines The Reasons Why Neglect And Abuse Occur And Demonstrates How This Often Has Negative Effects In Later Life. Introduction: History-taking -- Pt. I Neglect -- Neglect: Never Truly Available -- Role-reversal: The Meanest Work Of The House -- Antipathy: Ceaseless Reprimand -- Pt. Ii Abuse -- Physical Abuse: Beyond Reasonable Chastisement -- Sexual Abuse: Shared Secrecy And Guilt -- Psychological Abuse: Hostage To Fortune -- Pt. Iii Contexts And Outcomes -- Multiple Adversities: Stressful Family Contexts -- Adult Vulnerability: Legacy Of Childhood -- Resilience: Escape From Risk -- Conclusion: The Century Of The Child -- App. I Description Of Samples -- App. Ii Instruments Used. Antonio Bifulco And Patricia Moran. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Drawing on 20 years of research, this book looks at the reasons why neglect and abuse occur and demonstrates how such negative experience in childhood often results in abusive adult relationships, low self esteem and depression