say if someone moved places (as in schools, towns, etc) a lot during childhood, would they be more vulnerable to developing mental illnesses as adults?
2007-07-01 05:59:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I don't believe so. Certainly, some percentage of people involved in this scenario will suffer some level of trauma based on this continual upheaval and lack of stable and lasting relationships with their peer group.
However, I believe this manifestation of instability to be only exacerbated by this continual movement, rather than the sole reason for it.
In fact, many people become more socially adept and outgoing because of their childhood experiences of needing to create new friends and adjust quickly to new environments.
2007-07-01 07:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possibly. It depends what they are doing now. Some people who moved around a lot in life settle down as adults and try to form a set of social relationships for themselves and their children because they realize the importance of such relationships. Other people see no importance in forming social relationships with anyone and have no problem with constantly moving as adults. So, I know that the formation of strong and stable social relationships is associated positively with maintaining good mental health and their absence is associated with poor mental health. Get the picture?
2007-07-01 06:10:32 · answer #2 · answered by cavassi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I have mental illnesses.
I was a Navy brat...........moved alot............many schools.......met alot of people and friends...........
I feel it enriched me. It balanced me.
I miss some of the friends I made, but I feel everything has a purpose and I would like to be positive and not dwell on the negative.
Enjoy life at every moment and be grateful.
2007-07-01 06:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by cashelmara 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The lack of a definite "home" can definitely be psychologically damaging during the formative years and would likely lead to some form of depression.
2007-07-01 06:11:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sad commentary, but I am afraid it's true. I hope your not the one who has been moved around a lot as a child ;( If you are, and you are concerned, seek counseling. You want to break the cycle sweetie.
2007-07-01 06:08:13 · answer #5 · answered by llselva4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh crap.....i moved alot but its only house so it should be ok and plus theres more stuff to mess people up anyway..
2007-07-01 10:17:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋