Trauma Theory Vs General Adaptation Theory
The relationship between research and theory is intricate and interdependent as suggested in the examination of the function of each. Brown (1977) defined the relationship as a dialectic transaction, whereas theory serves as the impetus for data collection and research challenges the acceptance of theory’s premises. Two theories shape the development of the research questions for this project.
Trauma Theory and General Adaptation Theory
Jean Martin Charcot was a French neurologist whose work with traumatized women became the foreground for understanding the complex relationship between trauma and mental health. Prior to Charcot’s studies, hysteria, which was a common diagnosis for women, was believed to be originated in the uterus. Therefore,