Relationship Between Positive Childhood Experiences and Psychological Resilience in University Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem

IF 1.4 4区心理学 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools Pub Date : 2021-09-21 DOI:10.1017/jgc.2021.16

Metin Kocatürk, İlhan Çi̇çek

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Abstract

Abstract Childhood experiences can affect individuals’ self-esteem and psychological resilience during personality and psychosocial development in adolescence and adulthood. The effect of positive childhood experiences on adulthood has rarely been investigated, with most studies focusing on negative aspects of childhood. Evidence shows that they also influence the development of psychological resilience and self-esteem. This study examined the relationship between positive childhood experiences, self-esteem, and psychological resilience. A total of 570 university students completed the Positive Childhood Experience Scale, Brief Resilience Scale and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. The results of structural equation modelling indicated that positive experiences significantly predicted self-esteem and resilience. Self-esteem also predicted psychological resilience. Most importantly, positive childhood experiences had an indirect effect on resilience through self-esteem. The results suggest that focusing on positive aspects of childhood is as important and functional as dealing with negative ones to contribute to self-esteem and resilience. We suggest that school psychologists and counsellors could integrate these results into intervention programs to improve resilience through increased self-esteem.

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大学生积极童年体验与心理韧性的关系——自尊的中介作用

摘要童年经历会影响个体在青春期和成年期人格和心理社会发展过程中的自尊和心理韧性。积极的童年经历对成年的影响很少被调查，大多数研究都集中在童年的消极方面。有证据表明，它们也会影响心理韧性和自尊的发展。这项研究考察了积极的童年经历、自尊和心理韧性之间的关系。共有570名大学生完成了积极童年体验量表、短暂恢复力量表和Rosenberg自尊量表。结构方程模型的结果表明，积极的经历显著地预测了自尊和韧性。自尊也可以预测心理弹性。最重要的是，积极的童年经历通过自尊对恢复力产生了间接影响。研究结果表明，关注儿童时期的积极方面与处理消极方面一样重要和有效，有助于增强自尊和韧性。我们建议学校心理学家和辅导员可以将这些结果纳入干预计划，通过增强自尊来提高韧性。

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期刊介绍： Contributors to the Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools are from diverse backgrounds and focus on both educational and psychological topics. Articles address theoretical, practical and training issues that impact upon guidance and counselling professionals today.