THE EFFECT OF COMPLEX TRAUMA ON CHILDREN IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPLEX TRAUMA, PLACEMENT, AND BEHAVIOR USING SECONDARY DATA ANALYSIS
Abstract
This study used secondary data analysis to both identify and evaluate children with
complex trauma who have interacted with the child protective services system. The study
addressed a current gap in the literature by conducting secondary data analysis with this specific
population. By using the NSCAW I dataset, two groups of children, one defined as complextrauma
likely and the other as not likely as complex trauma, were established. There was a
significant difference between the average CBCL scores of externalizing behavior between the
two groups. Additionally, for the complex trauma-likely specific population, disruptions in foster
care placement had a statistically significant effect on externalizing behavior. Finally, a better
understanding of the interaction of the variables of complex trauma, number of placements, and
behavior was explored by using linear regression analysis.
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Keywords
complex trauma, child welfare, externalizing behaviors, placement, evaluation, research
Citation
Reed, K. L. (2016). The effect of complex trauma on children in the child welfare system: Exploring the relationship between complex trauma, placement, and behavior using secondary data analysis (Doctoral dissertation, The University of Alabama).