Young Adults Uncovered: The Psychological Impact of Childhood Trauma Contextualizing Trauma Theory

Abstract

A new epoch generation is more likely to experience childhood trauma because of the social and complex societal structures, hence it continues to be a prevalent social and psychological issue. Dissecting these layers rooted to trauma it can have multiple facets depending upon the events one goes through in life. It may be due to abuse and neglect, loss, violence, medical history, etc. Survivors of childhood trauma report far greater rates of anxiety, sadness, decreased cognitive function, personality flaws, and limited social support. These indicators could point to a social and psychological susceptibility to the emergence of mental illnesses as a result of traumatic experiences throughout infancy. This paper aims to explore the root cause of trauma and how it has affected the psychological well-being of youth. It also aims to study the alterations in their behavior.