Does Trauma Impair Self-Control? Differences in Delaying Gratification Between Former Indentured Child Laborers and Nontraumatized Controls

被引:26
作者
Simmen-Janevska, Keti [1 ]
Forstmeier, Simon [2 ]
Krammer, Sandy [3 ]
Maercker, Andreas [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Zurich, CH-8050 Zurich, Switzerland
[2] Univ Siegen, D-57068 Siegen, Germany
[3] Univ Bern, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
关键词
child abuse; traumatic stress; self-control; impulsivity; delay of gratification; HIGHER DISCOUNT RATES; STRENGTH MODEL; REWARDS; BEHAVIOR; STRESS; HEALTH; IMPULSIVENESS; DEPRESSION; HEROIN; GRADES;
D O I
10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-13-00174
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律];
学科分类号
0301 ;
摘要
Traumatic experiences may affect an individual's ability to exercise self-control, which is an essential characteristic for successfully managing life. As a measure of self-control, we used the delay discounting paradigm, that is, the extent to which a person devalues delayed gratification. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between childhood trauma and delay discounting using a control group design with elderly participants with a mean age of 76.2 years. Swiss former indentured child laborers (n = 103) who had been exposed to trauma during their childhood were compared with nontraumatized controls (n = 50). The trauma exposure group showed a considerably higher preference for immediate smaller rewards than the controls, indicating their lower self-control. A hierarchical regression analysis revealed that a history of abuse, current self-efficacy, and education were significantly associated with delay discounting. Implications for future research are discussed.
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页码:1068 / 1081
页数:14
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