Association between different types of childhood trauma and parental bonding with antisocial traits in adulthood: A systematic review.

Background: ASPD describes individuals with a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others that begins in childhood and continues into adulthood. The relationship between parental bonding, trauma, and ASPD is well established, however, it remains unclear what types of trauma or which patterns of bonding are more associated with ASPD.

Objectives: Review the literature regarding what types of trauma and bonding characteristics were related to antisocial personality traits.