The main objective of this study is to examine the psychological effects of childhood abuse in adulthood, focusing on personality traits, resilience and attachment style within a large sample specifically centred on the Spanish context. A total of 700 adults participated, of whom 24.4% reported experiencing some form of childhood abuse. The results indicate that individuals who reported experiencing childhood abuse exhibit lower levels of responsibility, agreeableness, extraversion and resilience, as well as a greater tendency to develop an insecure attachment style compared to those without a history of abuse. Furthermore, findings suggest that both attachment style and specific personality traits (extraversion, agreeableness and responsibility) partially mediate the relationship between childhood maltreatment and resilience. These results highlight the critical need for a comprehensive approach to prevent childhood abuse and neglect, emphasising the importance of early interventions to foster adaptive personality development, resilience and secure attachment in adulthood.

Sexual cyberviolence has become a global concern, especially among adolescents and young adults. In this context, Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) and the responsible use of Digital Technologies (DT) should be a priority in the education of minors. The present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the CSE-DT Program for cyberviolence prevention, targeting a sample of trainee teachers in a university setting. The results indicate that the program contributed to learning through the knowledge acquired in relation to the six assessed areas, as well as to trending variations in perceptions regarding digital risks. Participants showed a lower tendency to view the digital space as anonymous and a greater awareness of problematic behaviors that occur in the digital environment.

Problematic pornography consumption (PPC) during adolescence has been associated with negative perceptions of one’s own body image, pressure to conform to beauty standards, self-objectification, and dissatisfaction with one’s own image, whereas sexuality education may promote critical thinking, self-knowledge, and healthy relationships. This cross-sectional study analyzed the relationship between received sexuality education, body self-esteem, and problematic pornography use among 1177 adolescents and young people aged 12 to 21 years, including 541 women and 636 men. The Body Self-Esteem Scale, the short version of the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale, and an ad hoc questionnaire on received sexuality education were administered. Overall, 50.30% of adolescents reported having received sexuality education training, although it was mostly brief and had limited capacity to address their questions. In total, 19.63% of adolescents were at risk of negative body-image evaluation, and 10.62% were at high risk of body self-esteem problems. Moreover, 31.08% showed indicators of problematic pornography use, with higher levels among male adolescents and an increase associated with age. No significant associations were observed between the perceived quality of sexuality education and body self-esteem or PPC. However, PPC was negatively associated with body self-esteem among women. The results suggest the need to strengthen systematic, early, and comprehensive sexuality education programs.

The intergenerational perpetuation of violence is one of the most concerning consequences of child maltreatment from both psychological and social perspectives. This study examined the presence of the cycle of violence within the Spanish context, understood as the transmission of aggressive parental conflict tactics to their children. The sample consisted of 700 mothers and fathers residing in Spain, all of whom had at least one child under the age of 18. Using standardized measures of childhood maltreatment and parental conflict tactics, the findings confirmed the persistence of the cycle of violence, particularly for individuals who had experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse, or physical neglect in childhood. Significant associations were also observed between childhood maltreatment and certain sociodemographic characteristics, suggesting that both early adverse experiences and contextual factors contribute to the use of coercive or aggressive parental conflict tactics. A comprehensive understanding of these dynamics is essential for designing effective prevention strategies, informing clinical interventions, and developing public policies aimed at reducing child maltreatment and preventing its transmission across generations.