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Understanding of the role of social bonds in preventing

Research gap analysis derived from 3 psychology papers in our local library.

The gap

There is a lack of understanding of the role of social bonds in preventing antisocial behavior among survivors of childhood maltreatment. Prior research has focused on the negative outcomes of childhood maltreatment, but has not fully explo

Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1985 and 2026, spanning 3 journals.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

“I was so Disconnected”: The Role of Social Bonds in Surviving Childhood Maltreatment (2026) · Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma · doi
There is a lack of understanding of the role of social bonds in preventing antisocial behavior among survivors of childhood maltreatment. Prior research has focused on the negative outcomes of childhood maltreatment, but has not fully explored the factors that contribute to resilience.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
Keywords: there lack understanding role social bonds preventing antisocial
“I was so Disconnected”: The Role of Social Bonds in Surviving Childhood Maltreatment (2026) · Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma · doi
Future research should explore the ways in which social bonds can be built and strengthened to promote resilience among survivors of childhood maltreatment. Future research should examine the impact of interventions aimed at building social bonds on antisocial behavior among survivors of childhood maltreatment.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
Keywords: future research explore ways social bonds built strengthened
Childhood maltreatment increases psychological distress among adolescents: Longitudinal mediating roles of self‐continuity and self‐control (2026) · Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being · doi
Abstract Despite the recognition that childhood maltreatment is a significant risk factor for psychological distress, few have differentiated the distinct effects of childhood abuse and neglect, and the underlying mechanisms remain inadequately understood.
generalabstractevidence 4/5
Keywords: childhood abstract despite recognition maltreatment significant risk factor psychological distress differentiated distinct effects abuse neglect
MALTREATED INFANTS: VULNERABILITY AND RESILIENCE (1985) · Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry · doi
The relationship between maltreatment and infant behavior is not well understood. There is a need for studies that examine the effects of maltreatment on infant development and behavior. The current study aims to address this gap by examining the effects of maltreatment on infant behavior and resilience.
generalstated research gapevidence 4/5
Keywords: relationship between maltreatment infant behavior well understood there
MALTREATED INFANTS: VULNERABILITY AND RESILIENCE (1985) · Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry · doi
Further studies are needed to examine the long-term effects of maltreatment on infant development. Studies should examine the relationship between maltreatment and infant behavior in different contexts. Research should focus on developing effective interventions to support maltreated infants and their families.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
Keywords: further studies needed examine long-term effects maltreatment infant

Questions about this gap

There is a lack of understanding of the role of social bonds in preventing antisocial behavior among survivors of childhood maltreatment. Prior research has focused on the negative… This is supported by 5 representative gap statements extracted from 3 papers, rated weak evidence.

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