Childhood abuse and maladaptive coping in care leavers: An exploratory study on attachment and Early Maladaptive Schemas

Melanie Jarvis, Katy Sivyer, Emma Selwood, Kate Willoughby, University of Southampton - Highfield Campus, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Southampton City Council, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Journal of Child Health Care

Published online on May 26, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Child Health Care, Ahead of Print.
Care leavers face adversity and poor psychological outcomes, despite being a significantly under researched population. Childhood maltreatment is associated with attachment insecurity and Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS); however, there is little research ...