This thesis explored the idea that trauma experienced by Holocaust survivors has been transferred to their children and grandchildren. Findings provided evidence for an intergenerational transmission of trauma, revealing children of two Holocaust survivors to be particularaly at risk. The transmission of trauma was best explained through an attachment model.
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Source of title: Title from title screen, viewed June 16th, 2011
Submitted to the School of Psychology of the Faculty of Health, Deakin University