Early Adverse Childhood Experiences and Positive Functioning during Adolescence

The self-esteem of orphaned adolescent girls and its relation to their lifestyles

“…And that the individual's self-esteem, love for her, and sense of his personality and value in front of others differ from one individual to another, and the individual may see himself positively or negatively through the experiences and situations he goes through while trying to adapt to the social environment surrounding him. Therefore, depriving an individual of parental care for any reason, such as death or divorce, would affect the individual's selfperception and appreciation for it, as he is highly influenced by the judgments of others, unable to form meaningful relationships with others, and unable to regulate his knowledge and behavior in a way Integrated to overcome the obstacles it faces (Kathleen & Vanya, 2012;Pierce et al, 2023). Abdel Muti (2004) also sees that the loss of one or both parents, specifically the mother, and deprivation from her have many negative effects, because the mother's responsibility in building the family is considered one of the most dangerous responsibilities, as she is the one who performs the greatest share in raising and upbringing children and influencing them, especially in the early years of their lives Thus, the children's first experiences with their mothers determine their lifestyles and their relationships with the rest of the family and society in general, and the method that the mother follows with her children greatly affects the formation of their personality, their view of themselves, and their appreciation of them.…”

Assessing the association between safety perceptions and communication about sex and drugs among Black adolescents exposed to adversity

“…ACEs, or negative events experienced during childhood, often have a significant impact on the co‐occurrence of risk behaviors. ACEs are common among adolescents (Meeker et al., 2021; Pierce et al., 2023), with estimates suggesting that nearly 45% of youth will experience at least one ACE and 10% of youth will experience at least three or more ACEs in their lifetime (Sacks & Murphey, 2018). Traditional ACEs include exposures related to the household, such as substance use, mental illness, incarceration, violence, and emotional abuse (Crouch et al., 2019; Felitti et al., 1998; Hall et al., 2021; Hardt & Rutter, 2004).…”