Examining Emotional Autonomy’s Role in the Relationship between Child Maltreatment and Network Relations

This longitudinal study (N=402, Mage = 20.19, 53.5% maltreated) examined how emotional autonomy influences perceived support and security from mothers and friends in individuals who experienced child maltreatment. Structural Equation Modeling revealed that higher autonomy was linked to negative perceptions of mothers’ security/support and friends’ support but not friends’ security.