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Co-occurring Early Adolescent ACEs and Associations With Later Peer Relationships
Joy Huanhuan Wang1, Gabriel J Merrin2, Xiafei Wang3
1College of Education, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA. joy.wang@ttu.edu.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
|February 13, 2025
Summary
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact adolescent peer relationships. Specific ACE patterns in early adolescence predict later peer status and relationship quality, informing tailored support.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to peer relationship difficulties in adolescence.
- Existing research has limitations regarding ACEs' co-occurrence, timing, and peer relationship complexity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine associations between co-occurring ACEs at age 12 and peer relationship aspects at age 16.
- To address limitations in prior research by considering ACEs' nature and developmental timing.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study of 883 youth from the Longitudinal Studies of Child Abuse and Neglect.
- Latent class analysis identified distinct ACE classes at age 12.
- Controlled for demographics and early adversities.
Main Results:
- Three ACE classes emerged: threat, deprivation, and low ACEs.
- The 'threat' class correlated with poorer peer characteristics and status.
- The 'deprivation' class was linked to differences in peer relationship quality.
Conclusions:
- ACEs' co-occurring nature and developmental timing are crucial for understanding peer relationship outcomes.
- Findings support tailored, trauma-informed interventions for adolescents with ACEs.
Keywords:
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