Child Abuse Disrupts Physiological Development: Penn State Study Reveals Reduced Ability to Maintain Stable Bodily Functions

A recent study by Penn State University researchers reveals that child abuse and neglect can significantly disrupt a child’s physiological development. The research indicates that maltreatment can lead to a reduced ability to maintain stable internal bodily functions.

The study, conducted by the Department of Biobehavioral Health, uncovers the specific ways different forms of maltreatment affect children’s biological systems. The researchers found nuanced differences in how various types of abuse impact a child’s capacity for physiological regulation. These findings highlight the profound and lasting effects of child abuse on overall health and development.

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Date: May 8, 2026

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