Advocating for a Collaborative Research Approach on Transgenerational Transmission of Trauma

This report aims to outline several pathways (biological, psychological, and sociological) by which trauma may be transmitted across generations. Moreover, it discusses several methods of trauma assessment and the related challenges and benefits. Lastly, this report advocates a biopsychosocial approach – an interdisciplinary model using the interplay of biological, psychological, and social-environmental factors – to research TTT. By promoting the benefits of such an interdisciplinary approach we attempt to break up silos between disciplines and encourage collaboration between academics from v arious backgrounds researching this topic to better serve individuals impacted by TTT.
Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma - Category: Child Development Source Type: research