Postural Responses in Trauma-Experienced Individuals
Author Information
Author(s): Koncz Adam, Egri Dora, Yildirim Mustafa, Lobko Anna, Máté Evelin, McVige Jennifer W., Schwartz Kristof, Antón Raul López
Primary Institution: Eötvös Loránd University
Hypothesis
How do trauma experiences affect proprioceptive dysfunction and balance?
Conclusion
Dissociation disrupts balance in trauma survivors, especially under emotional stress.
Supporting Evidence
- Dissociative experience shows significant correlation with RMS ML when viewing positive pictures.
- Experiences of physical abuse affected certain indicators of postural sway when viewing positive images.
- Physical neglect affected postural sway during viewing of negative images.
Takeaway
This study shows that people who have experienced trauma may have trouble balancing, especially when they feel strong emotions.
Methodology
Participants completed emotional and dissociative scales and stood on a balance plate while viewing emotional images to measure postural sway.
Potential Biases
Participants may have been more physically active than the average population, affecting balance results.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and did not record real-time emotional responses during the task.
Participant Demographics
48 participants aged 18-25, including 13 males and 35 females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.045
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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