TY - JOUR
TI - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and depressive symptoms in an urban community college population
AU - Tavolaro-Ryley, Laureen
AU - Juratovac, Evanne
AU - Waite, Roberta
AU - Morris, Diana Lynn
TI - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and depressive symptoms in an urban community college population
AB - 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.
VL - 2024 (Early View)
IS - Volume 39 Issue 2
SN - 1234-7175
C1 - 1898-2026
UR - https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/sztuka-leczenia/article/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-and-depressive-symptoms-in-an-urban-community-college-population
KW - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
KW - trauma
KW - community college students
KW - depressive
symptoms