Interoception, the perception of internal bodily signals, is crucial for mental and physical well-being, yet the origins of disruptions in interoception are not well understood. Here the authors conduct a meta-analysis of 17 studies, revealing that childhood maltreatment, particularly emotional maltreatment, is linked to reduced body trust, potentially impacting long-term health outcomes.
- Julia Ditzer
- Christian Franz Joseph Woll
- Anna-Lena Zietlow
