Beneficial Childhood Experiences Mitigate the Negative Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Adults.

IF 1.6 3区 心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rosa Angela Fabio, Roberta Centorrino, Tindara Caprì, Carmela Mento, Giulia Picciotto
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Abstract

Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, play a crucial role in shaping individual development. Extensive research has demonstrated that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have long-lasting negative effects on physical, mental, and social health. Over the last two decades, many studies have found a strong link between ACEs and poor health outcomes in adults. However, there is less understanding of how positive childhood experiences (BCEs) might lead to better health in adulthood, particularly in overcoming adversity. This study aims to explore how BCEs impact adult physical and mental health and how they might mitigate the harmful effects of ACEs. Resilience theory served as the theoretical framework for this research. A total of 177 participants aged 19 to 41 years completed an online survey evaluating their physical, social, cognitive, and mental health, including their ACEs and BCEs. Regression analyses were used to investigate the connections between BCEs, ACEs, and adult health. The results show that BCEs act as protective factors that enhance overall well-being and significantly reduce depressive symptoms and physical discomfort. Additionally, when ACE levels are moderate, positive childhood experiences can largely counteract the negative health effects of ACEs.

有益的童年经历会减轻不良童年经历对成年人的负面影响。
童年的经历,无论是积极的还是消极的,都对个人的发展起着至关重要的作用。大量研究表明,童年的不良经历(ACE)会对身体、心理和社会健康产生长期的负面影响。在过去的二十年里,许多研究发现,ACE 与成人的不良健康后果之间存在密切联系。然而,人们对积极的童年经历(BCEs)如何在成年后带来更好的健康状况,尤其是在克服逆境方面,了解得还比较少。本研究旨在探讨积极童年经历如何影响成人的身心健康,以及如何减轻 ACE 的有害影响。复原力理论是本研究的理论框架。共有 177 名年龄在 19 至 41 岁之间的参与者完成了一项在线调查,评估了他们的身体、社会、认知和心理健康,包括他们的 ACE 和 BCE。研究人员使用回归分析法来调查 BCEs、ACEs 和成人健康之间的联系。结果表明,BCEs 是一种保护性因素,可提高整体健康水平,并显著减少抑郁症状和身体不适。此外,当 ACE 水平适中时,积极的童年经历可以在很大程度上抵消 ACE 对健康的负面影响。
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期刊介绍: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings is an international forum for the publication of peer-reviewed original papers related to all areas of the science and practice of psychologists in medical settings. Manuscripts are chosen that have a broad appeal across psychology as well as other health care disciplines, reflecting varying backgrounds, interests, and specializations. The journal publishes original research, treatment outcome trials, meta-analyses, literature reviews, conceptual papers, brief scientific reports, and scholarly case studies. Papers accepted address clinical matters in medical settings; integrated care; health disparities; education and training of the future psychology workforce; interdisciplinary collaboration, training, and professionalism; licensing, credentialing, and privileging in hospital practice; research and practice ethics; professional development of psychologists in academic health centers; professional practice matters in medical settings; and cultural, economic, political, regulatory, and systems factors in health care. In summary, the journal provides a forum for papers predicted to have significant theoretical or practical importance for the application of psychology in medical settings.
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