Associations between trauma exposure, posttraumatic stress disorder, and aggression perpetrated by women. A meta‐analysis

Clinical Psychology: Science and PracticeVolume 27, Issue 1 e12322 LITERATURE REVIEW Associations between trauma exposure, posttraumatic stress disorder, and aggression perpetrated by women. A meta-analysis Mareike Augsburger, Corresponding Author Mareike Augsburger m.augsburger@psychologie.uzh.ch orcid.org/0000-0002-6564-0717 Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Correspondence Mareike Augsburger, Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Binzmuehlestrasse 14/17, CH-8050 Zurich, Switzerland. Email: m.augsburger@psychologie.uzh.chSearch for more papers by this authorAndreas Maercker, Andreas Maercker orcid.org/0000-0001-6925-3266 Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this author Mareike Augsburger, Corresponding Author Mareike Augsburger m.augsburger@psychologie.uzh.ch orcid.org/0000-0002-6564-0717 Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Correspondence Mareike Augsburger, Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Binzmuehlestrasse 14/17, CH-8050 Zurich, Switzerland. Email: m.augsburger@psychologie.uzh.chSearch for more papers by this authorAndreas Maercker, Andreas Maercker orcid.org/0000-0001-6925-3266 Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this author First published: 23 January 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/cpsp.12322Citations: 5Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Previous research has indicated a link between trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and aggression. The aim of this meta-analysis was to integrate previous findings with a focus on women. Six databases were searched for peer-reviewed articles. Random-effects models and meta-regressions were calculated. K = 15 studies were included, indicating small to medium effects (Cohen's d = 0.44 for traumatic events and d = 0.60 for PTSD). For traumatic events, timing effects were found. Methodological differences in types of summary statistics used in the studies yielded significant results. These findings provide further evidence for important associations between traumatic stress and the risk of aggression in women. Considering the devastating impact that this violence can have on an entire community, early interventions are key. Citing Literature Supporting Information Filename Description cpsp12322-sup-0001-AppendixS1.docxWord document, 39.9 KB Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. Volume27, Issue1March 2020e12322 RelatedInformation