Abstract

Betrayal trauma theory postulates abuse perpetrated by a caregiver or someone close to the victim results in worse mental health problems than abuse perpetrated by a non-caregiver. The studies have not examined effect of socio-demographic factors in betrayal trauma on psychological health. Hence the present study was designed to study the effect of socio demographic factors as predictors of psychological health problems in the individuals suffered from betrayal trauma among young adults. Trauma experienced young adults were taken on purposive basis from different areas of Delhi. A sample of 200 young adults, which comprised of 100 high betrayal traumas and 100 low betrayal traumas were included in the present research with age group ranged from 20-30 years. In order to assess the level of betrayal trauma, psychological health problems, the Brief Betrayal Trauma Survey (BBTS), Trauma Symptom Checklist-40 (TSC-40) and socio-demographic data sheet was included to gather relevant information. Independent T-test and Multiple Regression techniques were used to analyse the data. Conclusion: High betrayal trauma group and females reported more psychological health as compared to their counter partner. High betrayal trauma and females predicts the psychological problems. It highlights to inform the health professionals about the diverse range of symptoms associated with betrayal trauma and highlights the urgency of immediate intervention incorporate with gender factor when considering the impact of betrayal trauma and helps the health professionals in awareness of connection among betrayal trauma, psychological difficulties, and make appropriate assessments and referrals

Keywords: Socio-Demographic, Psychological Effects, Betrayal Trauma.