Relationships Among Adverse and Benevolent Childhood Experiences, Emotion Dysregulation, and Psychopathology Symptoms

Feiler, Tatum; Vanacore, Sarah M.; Dolbier, Christyn L.

doi:10.1007/s42844-023-00094-0

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“…Coping mechanisms adopted by those with ACE experiences tend to be avoidant and emotion-focused, often resulting in poorer mental health outcomes later in life ( 8 ), including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts ( 9 ). Moreover, ACE can lead to psychological trauma, triggering emotional responses such as anguish, panic attacks, and feelings of worthlessness, which can hinder overall development and disrupt social relationships ( 10 , 11 ). While ACE have been associated with various outcomes in adulthood, this study will focus on its relationship to flourishing, depression, anxiety, somatization, self-reported health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption.…”

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The impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption in adulthood

Landa-Blanco,

Vásquez,

Portillo

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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The purpose of the study was to determine how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) relate to adulthood flourishing, symptoms of depression, anxiety, somatization, self-reported health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption. A quantitative cross-sectional methodology was used. A total of 452 adults completed the survey. The most prevalent ACE include physical abuse (44.69%), separation/divorce of parents (41.81%), living with someone with alcohol problems (39.38%), and being sworn, insulted, or humiliated by adults at home (35.62%). Almost one out of every four respondents (24.34%) reported being touched by an adult, 17.92% reported that an adult tried to manipulate the respondent into touching them, and 8.19% were forced to have sexual intercourse. Results indicate that women reported a higher number of ACE than men. The number of ACE is inversely related to flourishing and self-reported health; while being positively associated with participant’s scores in depression, anxiety, somatization, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol use. The regression model, including the eleven ACE and respondents’ sex and age, achieved medium effect sizes for somatization, depression, and anxiety symptoms and small effect sizes for flourishing, self-reported health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption. Specific ACE have a particularly significant negative impact on mental health outcomes: forced intercourse, witnessing familial violence, verbal humiliation, and living with individuals struggling with mental health issues and drug consumption or who were incarcerated. In conclusion, the study highlights the alarming prevalence of ACE among the Honduran population and their significant negative impact on mental health outcomes during adulthood.

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The impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption in adulthood

Landa-Blanco,

Vásquez,

Portillo

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Front. Psychiatry

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“…18 Research has shown that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most common psychiatric disorder occurring after a traumatic event (or after ACEs) in both young people and adults. 19,20 PTSD is a major chronic psychiatric condition formally recognized in 1980. 21 PTSD may occur 1 month after a direct or indirect exposure to a traumatic event, which is defined as a life-threatening condition.…”

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“…Research has shown that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most common psychiatric disorder occurring after a traumatic event (or after ACEs) in both young people and adults . PTSD is a major chronic psychiatric condition formally recognized in 1980 .…”

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Somatic and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children and Adolescents in France

Fernandez,

Askenazy,

Zeghari

et al. 2024

JAMA Netw Open

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ImportanceSomatic symptoms are a major concern among the pediatric population because of frequency and burden. The association between adverse childhood experiences and somatic symptoms in adults is well established but less is known concerning somatic symptoms in young people.ObjectiveTo explore the frequency and intensity of somatic symptoms in children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis cross-sectional study was conducted from January 1 to December 31, 2021, at the Nice Pediatric Psychotrauma Referral Center in Nice, France. Participants included pediatric outpatients, aged 7 to 17 years, who were referred to the center. Statistical analysis was performed in January 2022.ExposureAll participants experienced at least 1 traumatic event during life.Main Outcome and MeasureSomatic and posttraumatic stress symptoms were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-13 (PHQ–13) and Child PTSD Checklist (CPC). Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and non-PTSD groups were defined based on CPC symptoms severity score. In the hypothesized association between somatic symptoms and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), PTSD and non-PTSD groups were compared, correlations between PTSS and severity of CPC were analyzed, and a regression model was performed.ResultsThere were 363 participants included (mean [SD] age, 13.58 [0.25] years; 174 [47.9%] female, 189 [52.1%] male). Compared with the non-PTSD group, the PTSD group presented with a higher mean (SD) number of somatic symptoms (7.0 [2.5] vs 4.0 [2.5] symptoms; t360 = 11.7; P &lt; .001), and higher mean (SD) intensity (10.4 [4.6] vs 4.8 [3.7] points; t360 = 12.6; P &lt; .001). Most of the explored somatic symptoms positively correlated with the intensity of PTSS and their functional alterations (eg, PTSS intensity correlated with stomach pain symptoms [r = .30; P &lt; .001]; and with headaches symptoms [r = .44; P &lt; .001]). In the regression model, the combination of migraines, palpitation, nausea, tiredness, and sleep disorders explained 6.5% of the variance in the PTSD group. (F1,341 = 22.651; P &lt; .001).Conclusions and RelevanceIn this cross-sectional study, somatic symptoms were positively correlated with PTSS both in frequency and intensity among youths. These results suggest that the systematic screening for somatic symptoms in youths with traumatic exposure should be a routine evaluation procedure.

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Impact of gender discrimination on young Indian women’s mental health: do benevolent childhood experiences play any role?

Jadhav,

Padma Sri Lekha,

Abdul Azeez

et al. 2023

MHSI

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Purpose Gender discrimination exists in various settings globally and harms women’s mental health. This study aims to understand the impact of gender discrimination on hopelessness and emotional vulnerability. Further, we attempted to determine whether benevolent childhood experiences (BCEs) moderate the relationships of gender discrimination with hopelessness and emotional vulnerability. Design/methodology/approach Data from 445 young women from India was gathered from a cross-sectional survey. Measures included gender discrimination inventory, Beck’s hopelessness inventory, emotional vulnerability scale and BCE scale. Findings Results yielded a significant positive association of gender discrimination with hopelessness and emotional vulnerability. BCEs were negatively related to hopelessness, emotional vulnerability and gender discrimination. Further, gender discrimination predicted increased feelings of hopelessness and emotional vulnerability. However, BCEs do not neutralize the effect of gender discrimination. Social implications It is evident from this study that gender discrimination exists independent of socioeconomic class, domicile and educational qualification, taking a toll on women’s well-being and mental health. Incorporating attitudinal changes at the community and societal level in reducing gender norms responsible for negative outcomes will allow women to function to their full capacity and experience improved mental health. Originality/value The research on gender discrimination and its impact on women’s mental health is limited, especially exploring the role of BCEs. Previous studies have indicated that BCEs have protective roles in neutralizing adversities. However, the present study uniquely contributes to establishing the limited role of BCEs in the context of gender discrimination, though it contributes to mental health. The policy and psychosocial implications of the study are discussed.

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Relationships Among Adverse and Benevolent Childhood Experiences, Emotion Dysregulation, and Psychopathology Symptoms

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References 63 publications

The impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption in adulthood

The impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption in adulthood

Somatic and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children and Adolescents in France

Impact of gender discrimination on young Indian women’s mental health: do benevolent childhood experiences play any role?

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