A preliminary examination of the relationship between specific adverse childhood experiences and perpetration of hate-motivated behaviours
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7176392 |
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| Authors | Sofia Desogu, Sofia Desogus (University of Strathclyde), Kirsten Russell (0000-0002-7034-2749, University of Strathclyde, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 1410-1413 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Social Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-7640 • E-ISSN: 1741-2854 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00207640251353819 |
| PMID | 41126586 |
| OpenAlex | W4412673986 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 9 |
Background: Hate-motivated behaviour (HMB) is a growing public health issue. These behaviours can range from hate crimes to microaggressions and have been associated with wide-ranging consequences. Aims: The current study aimed to explore the relationship between specific adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and HMB perpetration. Methods: Participants ( n = 447) completed an online cross-sectional survey assessing demographic factors, ACEs and HMB perpetration. Results: Individuals who experienced ACEs were more likely to report engaging in HMB than those who did not experience negative life events during childhood. Abuse, neglect and living with a family member with substance abuse and/or mental health issues were all associated with HMB perpetration. Conclusions: This study provides a more nuanced understanding of the link between experiences during childhood and HMB later in life, by highlighting that specific ACEs were more strongly associated with engaging in these behaviours. Future research should seek to replicate these findings and examine the mechanisms underpinning these relationships
Adverse Childhood Experiences · Developmental psychology · Injury prevention · Medical emergency · Mental health · Poison control · Psychiatry · Suicide prevention · Child Abuse and Trauma · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Child Welfare and Adoption · Clinical Psychology · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology
School-Related Outcomes of Traumatic Event Exposure and Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Students
Life course health consequences and associated annual costs of adverse childhood experiences across Europe and North America
Associations between adverse childhood experiences and health outcomes in adults aged 18–59 years
Childhood trauma and violent behavior in adolescents are differentially related to cognitive-emotional deficits
Development and Psychometric Properties of the Hate-Motivated Behavior Checklist (HMBC)
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