Childhood abuse history,secondary traumatic stress,and child welfare workers |
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Authors: | Nelson-Gardell Debra Harris Deneen |
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Institution: | School of Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa 35487-0314, USA. |
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Abstract: | Social workers are exposed to trauma vicariously through the trauma of their clients. This phenomenon, called secondary traumatic stress, vicarious traumatization, or compassion fatigue, presents a risk of negative personal psychological consequences. Based on a sample of 166 child welfare workers and using standardized measures, the study findings document the link between a personal history of primary trauma, childhood abuse or neglect, and the heightened risk for secondary traumatic stress in child welfare workers. |
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