Fabio Rosa Angela, Centorrino Roberta, Caprì Tindara, Mento Carmela, Picciotto Giulia
Department of Cognitive Sciences, Psychological, Educational, and Cultural Studies, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Jun;32(2):306-315. doi: 10.1007/s10880-024-10048-y. Epub 2024 Sep 21.
Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, play a crucial role in shaping individual development. Extensive research has demonstrated that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have long-lasting negative effects on physical, mental, and social health. Over the last two decades, many studies have found a strong link between ACEs and poor health outcomes in adults. However, there is less understanding of how positive childhood experiences (BCEs) might lead to better health in adulthood, particularly in overcoming adversity. This study aims to explore how BCEs impact adult physical and mental health and how they might mitigate the harmful effects of ACEs. Resilience theory served as the theoretical framework for this research. A total of 177 participants aged 19 to 41 years completed an online survey evaluating their physical, social, cognitive, and mental health, including their ACEs and BCEs. Regression analyses were used to investigate the connections between BCEs, ACEs, and adult health. The results show that BCEs act as protective factors that enhance overall well-being and significantly reduce depressive symptoms and physical discomfort. Additionally, when ACE levels are moderate, positive childhood experiences can largely counteract the negative health effects of ACEs.
童年经历，无论积极还是消极，在塑造个人发展方面都起着至关重要的作用。广泛的研究表明，童年不良经历（ACEs）对身体、心理和社会健康具有长期的负面影响。在过去二十年中，许多研究发现ACEs与成年人的健康不良后果之间存在紧密联系。然而，对于积极的童年经历（BCEs）如何可能导致成年后的更好健康，尤其是在克服逆境方面，人们的了解较少。本研究旨在探讨BCEs如何影响成人的身心健康，以及它们如何减轻ACEs的有害影响。复原力理论作为本研究的理论框架。共有177名年龄在19至41岁之间的参与者完成了一项在线调查，评估他们的身体、社会、认知和心理健康，包括他们的ACEs和BCEs。回归分析用于研究BCEs、ACEs和成人健康之间的联系。结果表明，BCEs作为保护因素，可增强整体幸福感，并显著减轻抑郁症状和身体不适。此外，当ACE水平为中等时，积极的童年经历可以在很大程度上抵消ACEs对健康的负面影响。
