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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Relations Between Childhood Adversity and Psychological Adjustment Among Child
Camie A Tomlinson1, Amanda Stafford McRell2, Christian Gorchow3
1University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA.
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
|November 28, 2025
Summary
Racial/ethnic differences in childhood adversity's impact on child welfare youth's psychological adjustment exist, but findings vary. Inconsistent methods and small sample sizes may explain these differences.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Social Work Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood adversity is linked to psychological adjustment issues.
- Understanding racial/ethnic disparities in this association is crucial for child welfare services.
- Existing evidence on these differences is inconsistent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize evidence on racial/ethnic differences in the childhood adversity-psychological adjustment link.
- To assess the quality and extent of research examining these disparities among child welfare-involved youth.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases (e.g., PsycInfo, PubMed, Web of Science).
- Inclusion of peer-reviewed, quantitative studies in English focusing on US child welfare youth (0-18 years).
- Data extraction and quality assessment by two independent reviewers.
Main Results:
- 13 articles met inclusion criteria.
- Evidence suggests racial/ethnic differences in the association between childhood adversity and psychological adjustment.
- Some studies found no significant differences, possibly due to inconsistent measures, sample variations, or limited statistical power.
Conclusions:
- Racial/ethnic differences in the impact of childhood adversity on psychological adjustment are present but not universally found.
- Inconsistencies in research methodology contribute to variability in findings.
- Future research should employ longitudinal designs to explore these differences over time.
Keywords:
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