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The perceived acceptability of CM in one\u2019s community might moderate the association between CM and mental health, but little research has been conducted on it so far. This study examined how the perceived acceptability of CM may influence the relationship between CM experiences and post-traumatic symptoms in individuals from four different continents and if the pattern of associations is the same across countries. We recruited a sample of 478 adults from Cameroon ( n\u2009=\u2009111), Canada ( n\u2009=\u2009137), Japan ( n\u2009=\u2009108), and Germany ( n\u2009=\u2009122). We administered online questionnaires and performed multiple group moderation analyses for total CM, neglect, physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, and exposure to domestic violence (DV). 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