Journal of Emotional Abuse
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The interdisciplinary Journal of Emotional Abuse provides a forum for interaction among practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in mental health, social services, law, child development, social and industrial systems, education, child protection, religion, medicine, nursing, and business. Since emotional abuse is only now emerging as a field of concern, part of the function of this journal will be to facilitate a growing understanding in the field. Emotional abuse can be thought of as the nonphysical abuse of the self and spirit which degrades worth and interferes with human development and productivity. It is carried out with words, gestures, and policies. This type of maltreatment takes place in relationships, families, workplace and educational settings, and in any arenas where nonphysical assaults can be made on individuals or groups, children or adults. Emotional abuse is beginning to be represented in statutes regarding the care of children and for adults in legislation concerning issues such as sexual harassment, stalking, prejudice, right to work, and other behaviors that degrade or frighten. This is largely an under-researched area of human interchange. Existing research suggests that psychological maltreatment may be just as damaging to victims as abuse that involves physical contact and may be the key toxic ingredient in all forms of abuse. The aftereffects of emotional abuse may be of longer duration than physical abuse. The journal seeks, in each issue, to provide coverage across multiple areas of maltreatment (i.e., in different settings or for different age groups). The editorial board of the Journal of Emotional Abuse (JEA) consists of 50 psychologists, sociologists, criminal justice and social workers, physicians, nurses, attorneys, clinicians, and practitioners who have experience in the diagnosis, treatment, legal intervention, research, or prevention of emotional abuse. As an interdisciplinary journal, JEA will provide professionals from many fields with up-to-date, readily readable information regarding definitions, theories, research, interventions, and policies concerning emotional abuse as it evolves. Authors from the many disciplines concerned with emotional maltreatment are encouraged to submit articles for publication consideration.