Unresolved Chapters: The Lingering Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Relationships
Author(s): Zahra Adhikar
Authors Affiliations:
Student, Vasant Valley School, New Delhi, India
DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202507008     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202507008Abstract:Â The present study investigates the effect of childhood trauma on adult relationships empirically by conducting self-constructed surveys upon a general adult population (sample size - 29 individuals). Based on existing research on the adverse effects of trauma on adult life, the study contributed further to the understanding of the specific impact that childhood trauma has on romantic experiences and relationships. The results were in correlation to the existing studies and theories, and showed that individuals having experienced traumatic experiences do perceive romantic bonds with anxious attachment or avoidant attachment patterns. Individuals also face issues in building trust and intimacy with their partners and also struggle with talking about their concerns and issues. The research posits that more interventionist studies can be done in this area for the betterment of individuals who had undergone childhood trauma...
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Zahra Adhikar (2025); Unresolved Chapters: The Lingering Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Relationships, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-7, Pp. 38-44.     Available on –  https://www.ijirmf.com/