Intergenerational trauma, first studied in relation to Holocaust survivors, has gained attention for its lasting impact on descendants of those affected by significant traumas. Research has identified patterns of anxiety, authoritarian parenting, and changes in behavior linked to survival mechanisms. Epigenetic studies suggest that trauma can alter genes, showing inherited stress responses in children of survivors. Notably, these findings raise concerns about the mental health effects of the 1947 Partition in South Asia, which caused vast displacement and violence, yet lacks sufficient scholarly attention on its psychological toll.
Intergenerational trauma, explored since 1966, shapes mental health outcomes in descendants of survivors from major historical events like the Holocaust and Partition.
Research on Holocaust survivors and other conflicts reveals inherited trauma, highlighted through anxiety, parenting styles, and gene alterations across generations.
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