Exploring the impact of adverse childhood experiences on health and cognitive functions in older adults.

IF 2.5 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Journal of Health Psychology Pub Date : 2024-09-18 DOI:10.1177/13591053241277369

Rosa Angela Fabio,Lucia Natolo,Tindara Caprì,Carmela Mento,Giulia Picciotto

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Abstract

This study examines whether adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) predict long-term health issues and how ACEs, alongside stress, impact well-being and cognitive abilities in older adults. 279 adults were categorized into three age groups (30-46, 47-60, and 61-80). Participants completed an online survey assessing health problems, stress, resilience, and ACEs. Additionally, 32 older adults underwent cognitive tests. ACE scores predicted physical and psychological diseases in adults but not in older adults. However, a significant correlation between ACEs and cognitive abilities was evident in older participants. ACEs are significant indicators of long-term health issues and stress in adults but may not predict these factors in older individuals. Understanding ACEs' impact on cognitive abilities in older adults is crucial for tailored interventions and support.

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探索童年不良经历对老年人健康和认知功能的影响。

本研究探讨了童年的不良经历（ACE）是否能预测长期健康问题，以及 ACE 与压力一起如何影响老年人的幸福感和认知能力。279 名成年人被分为三个年龄组（30-46 岁、47-60 岁和 61-80 岁）。参与者完成了一项在线调查，评估健康问题、压力、复原力和 ACE。此外，32 名老年人还接受了认知测试。ACE 分数可预测成年人的生理和心理疾病，但对老年人却没有影响。不过，在老年参与者中，ACE 与认知能力之间存在明显的相关性。ACE是成年人长期健康问题和压力的重要指标，但可能无法预测老年人的这些因素。了解 ACE 对老年人认知能力的影响对于有针对性的干预和支持至关重要。

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Journal of Health Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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7.50

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3.10%

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期刊介绍： ournal of Health Psychology is an international peer-reviewed journal that aims to support and help shape research in health psychology from around the world. It provides a platform for traditional empirical analyses as well as more qualitative and/or critically oriented approaches. It also addresses the social contexts in which psychological and health processes are embedded. Studies published in this journal are required to obtain ethical approval from an Institutional Review Board. Such approval must include informed, signed consent by all research participants. Any manuscript not containing an explicit statement concerning ethical approval and informed consent will not be considered.