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Megan R Hicks1, Joanne Smith-Darden1, Shantalea Johns1
1School of Social Work, Wayne State University, 5447 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 USA.
Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma
|September 23, 2024
Summary
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase psychological distress in Black youth. Emotional self-control can protect against these negative mental health effects, underscoring the need for targeted prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Mental Health Research
- Sociology of Youth
Background:
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) significantly impact youth mental health.
- Limited research specifically addresses ACEs and mental health in Black youth.
- Contextual risk factors are crucial for understanding psychological distress in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of ACEs on psychological distress among Black youth.
- To examine emotional self-control as a potential protective mechanism against ACEs' negative effects.
- To inform prevention strategies for improving mental health outcomes in Black youth.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study design tracking participants over time (T1 to T2).
- Assessment of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) at T1.
- Measurement of psychological distress and emotional self-control at T1 and T2.
Main Results:
- ACEs at T1 were found to predict increased psychological distress at T2 among Black youth.
- Emotional self-control significantly buffered the association between ACEs and psychological distress.
- Findings highlight the mediating role of emotional self-control in mitigating the impact of early adversity.
Conclusions:
- Targeted interventions focusing on ACEs are essential for Black youth mental health.
- Enhancing emotional self-control can reduce the risk of negative mental health outcomes.
- Prevention efforts should address both risk factors (ACEs) and protective mechanisms (emotional self-control).
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