Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Capstone Project
Degree Name
Psychology, BA, BS
School
CAS
Department
McNair Scholars Program
Faculty Advisor
Natasha Berger
Abstract
Generational trauma, stemming from historical events such as systemic injustices, wars, genocides, displacement, and migration, has been shown to influence the newer generation of parents. This literature review explores how such trauma affects parental behaviors, emotional well-being, and relationships between parents and their children. Also, exploring how unresolved trauma from past generations manifests in parenting styles and responses to their own children. By analyzing these dynamics, the review contributes to a deeper psychological understanding of how generational trauma shapes parenting practices and family dynamics, along with examining the intergenerational transmission of trauma, highlighting its implications for parental mental health and familial cohesion.
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Recommended Citation
Bravo, Hailey I., "Generational Trauma and Its Effects on Newer Generation Parents" (2024). Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects. 40.
https://dc.suffolk.edu/undergrad/40