Psychological Trauma Research Paper

The main purpose of this research is to test the hypothesis that psychological trauma can be a predictive factor of criminal sentiments. There are several related studies about the subject in other countries, but their focus is on the antisocial personality, criminal behavior and not on the cognition. Also in the Philippines, there is a very limited number of studies conducted that are related to the relationship between psychological trauma and antisocial personality, but there is not even one that directly investigated the relationship between psychological trauma and criminal sentiments, which makes this study very relevant and timely.

Moreover, this research gives significant contribution and benefit under the light of the following reasons:

For the respondents. Moreover, this research is intended to be useful for its respondents and to …show more content…
Policy makers are also those who will benefit out of the findings of this study. People from the government and those with authorities will be guided in creating policies that address childhood abuse and other threats that harm children and the youth sector.

For the society. The society as a whole is also a recipient of the contributions of this research. The society can be benefited by reinforcing and promoting a safe society, especially for the children and young people. With the children and youths being well protected, they can grow to be healthy and productive adults that can both serve and preserve the society.

For researchers. This study gives fresh information about criminal sentiments. With most researches looking only on the effects of psychological trauma from childhood abuse to the antisocial and criminal behavior, the cognitive aspect is often overlooked. The findings of this research will add greater understanding on how trauma impacts how one thinks. This could be very helpful indeed for other researchers who wishes to know more about the consequences of trauma on the cognitive