Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and depressive symptoms in an urban community college population
cytuj
pobierz pliki
RIS BIB ENDNOTEChoose format
RIS BIB ENDNOTEArt of Healing, 2024 (Early View), Volume 39 Issue 2,
Authors
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and depressive symptoms in an urban community college population
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), including family dysfunction, abuse, neglect, and community- instigated stress (Urban ACEs), are linked to negative health outcomes. This study examined self-reported trauma and depressive symptoms among urban community college students in the USA, using a descriptive correlational design with a convenience sample. Trauma was assessed through both conventional ACEs and Urban ACEs, and depressive symptoms were measured using the PHQ-9. Results indicated significant trauma (ACE μ = 3.59, Urban ACE μ = 2.15) and depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 μ = 9.30). Demographic analysis showed that students identifying as gender “other” and those of Hispanic ethnicity exhibited heightened vulnerability to trauma. The addition of childhood trauma to the inherent challenges faced by urban community college students creates an excess burden. Therefore, assessment of childhood trauma and the provision of psychosocial resources are critical to promoting the success and well-being of these students.
Information: Art of Healing, 2024 (Early View), Volume 39 Issue 2,
Article type: Original article
Titles:
Community College of Philadelphia
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing,
Case Western Reserve University
United States of America
Georgetown University School of Nursing
United States of America
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing,
Case Western Reserve University
United States of America
Received at: 07.03.2024
Accepted at: 15.09.2024
Article status: Open
Licence: CC BY
Article financing:
Percentage share of authors:
Information about conflict of interests:
Article corrections:
-Publication languages:
EnglishView count: 33
Number of downloads: 13