Impact of Childhood Trauma on Aggression and Resilience among Young Adults

Abstract

The aim of present study was to measure the impact of childhood trauma on aggression and resilience among young adults (18-25 years). Childhood trauma profoundly impacts individuals throughout their life affecting cognitive, emotional and social functioning. Trauma can distort one’s sense of self-worth and identity leading to feelings of shame, guilt and inadequacy. In this study a random sampling technique was used to collect a sample of 120 young adults from Delhi- NCR region. Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Buss- Perry Aggression Questionnaire and Brief Resilience scale (BRS) was administered through a google form online. The data was analysed quantitatively for regression and Pearson’s correlation using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS).