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What are the lifelong effects of physical abuse on a child?
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Adults physically abused in childhood are at increased risk of either aggressive and violent behaviour, or shy and avoidant behaviour leading to rejection or re-victimisation. This polarised behaviour is often driven by hyper-vigilance and the anticipation of threat and violence even in everyday situations. Men with a history of physical abuse in childhood are particularly prone to violent behaviour, and physically abused men are over-represented amongst violent and sexual offenders (Malinosky-Rummell and Hansen 1993).
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Trauma, effects later life relationships in intimacy. Nightmares. Trust is affected in closeness, being close to others. You might do things in order to gain control so you don't remain close.
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