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Lisa Fedina1, Lolita Moss1, Ashley N Rousson2
1School of Social Work, University of Michigan, 1080 S. University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA.
Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma
|August 18, 2023
Summary
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and intimate partner violence (IPV) significantly impact mental health. Neighborhood disconnection worsens psychological distress for Black adults experiencing ACEs, highlighting disparities in trauma outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and intimate partner violence (IPV) are linked to negative mental health outcomes.
- Limited research exists on social ecological factors mitigating trauma-related distress and suicide risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between ACEs, IPV, and mental health (psychological distress, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts) in Black American, Latinx, and White adults.
- To assess the moderating effects of social support and neighborhood disconnection on these relationships.
Main Methods:
- Online, cross-sectional survey of adults in Baltimore and New York City.
- Data collected on ACEs, IPV, mental health outcomes, social support, and neighborhood disconnection.
- Analysis conducted within racial sub-populations (Black American, Latinx, White adults).
Main Results:
- IPV correlated with psychological distress and suicidal ideation in Black and Latinx adults, but not White adults.
- ACEs increased psychological distress across all groups and suicidal ideation in Black and Latinx adults.
- Neighborhood disconnection negatively moderated the ACEs-psychological distress link for Black adults.
Conclusions:
- ACEs and IPV pose significant mental health risks across racial and ethnic groups.
- Neighborhood disconnection exacerbates psychological distress from ACEs, particularly for marginalized populations facing mental health inequalities.
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