Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 9, 2026

Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure
Published on: September 19, 2019
Linking positive childhood experiences to young adults' communication and problem-solving skills: The mediating role
1Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Eregli Faculty of Education, Turkey.
Abstract:
Positive experiences in early life stages are increasingly recognized as foundational elements that shape individuals' psychological resources and social competencies throughout adulthood. This study examined the impact of positive childhood experiences on young adults' communication and problem-solving skills, focusing on the mediating role of self-confidence. Participants included 696 university students (580 females, 116 males; M age = 22.1), who completed validated measures of positive childhood experiences, self-confidence, communication, and problem-solving. Structural equation modeling revealed that the influence of positive childhood experiences on communication and problem-solving skills was entirely indirect, fully mediated by self-confidence, with no significant direct effects. Additionally, self-confidence significantly predicted both skills. A gender difference favoring females was found only in communication skills. These findings underscore the importance of fostering self-confidence as a developmental outcome of positive early experiences and contribute to understanding how childhood shapes essential competencies in emerging adulthood.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Self-Evaluation: Self-Enhancement and Self-Verification
Relationship with Parents: Attachment
Social Foundations of Self II: The Generalized Other
Cognitive Development During Adolescence
Relationship with Other Adult Family Members and Siblings
Factors Influencing Attraction V: Social Skills

