Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 1, 2026
10:17
Improving Student Outcomes with an Adaptable Molecular Cloning Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience
Published on: November 15, 2024
1.7K
Exploring the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Sexual Victimization in High School Students
Victoria Y Dunbar1, Kristyn E Widger1, Kassie R Terrell1
1Brooks College of Health, Public Health, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
The Journal of School Health
|January 31, 2026
Summary
Adolescents with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) face higher risks of sexual victimization. LGBTQIA+ youth, especially transgender students, experience disproportionately higher rates of both ACEs and sexual victimization, requiring targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to long-term mental, sexual, and physical health issues.
- Research on the connection between ACEs and adolescent sexual victimization, particularly among LGBTQIA+ youth, is limited.
- This study aims to fill these gaps to develop effective, trauma-informed prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and sexual victimization in adolescents.
- To examine these associations specifically within the LGBTQIA+ youth population.
- To inform the development of targeted prevention and intervention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Utilized national CDC YRBS data from 10,553 high school students.
- Analyzed self-reported data on ACEs and sexual victimization.
- Employed weighted descriptive statistics, Chi squares, and log-binomial regression using SAS 9.4.
Main Results:
- Over half (50.3%) of participants reported at least one ACE.
- ACEs were significantly associated with increased risk of sexual victimization among adolescents.
- Transgender students reported the highest prevalence of both ACEs and sexual victimization compared to cisgender peers.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents with a history of ACEs are significantly more likely to experience sexual victimization.
- LGBTQIA+ youth, particularly transgender students, face disproportionately higher rates of ACEs and sexual victimization.
- Findings underscore the need for trauma-informed interventions and comprehensive sex education focusing on consent, boundaries, and sexual victimization, with a focus on at-risk LGBTQIA+ youth.
Related Concept Videos
02:12Relationship Formation
46.2K
What do you think is the single most influential factor in determining with whom you become friends and whom you form romantic relationships? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is simple: the people with whom you have the most contact. This most important factor is proximity. You are more likely to be friends with people you have regular contact with. For example, there are decades of research that shows that you are more likely to become friends with people who live in your dorm,...
46.2K
02:04Bullying
8.9K
A modern form of aggression is bullying. As you learn in your study of child development, socializing and playing with other children is beneficial for children’s psychological development. However, as you may have experienced as a child, not all play behavior has positive outcomes. Some children are aggressive and want to play roughly. Other children are selfish and do not want to share toys. One form of negative social interactions among children that has become a national concern is...
8.9K
01:31Student t Distribution
14.2K
The population standard deviation is rarely known in many day-to-day examples of statistics. When the sample sizes are large, it is easy to estimate the population standard deviation using a confidence interval, which provides results close enough to the original value. However, statisticians ran into problems when the sample size was small. A small sample size caused inaccuracies in the confidence interval.
The Student t distribution was developed by William S. Goset (1876–1937) of the...
The Student t distribution was developed by William S. Goset (1876–1937) of the...
14.2K
01:25Microsoft Excel: Student's t-Test
1.6K
Student's t-test in Microsoft Excel is a statistical method used to compare the means of two groups to determine if they are significantly different from each other. It's commonly used to evaluate hypotheses, such as testing whether a treatment has an effect compared to a control group. Excel provides built-in functions to perform t-tests, making it accessible for users needing to conduct basic statistical analysis.
To conduct a t-test in Excel, use the T.TEST function or the "Data...
To conduct a t-test in Excel, use the T.TEST function or the "Data...
1.6K
01:28Ending Relationships
189
The dissolution of intimate relationships presents complex emotional and psychological challenges, particularly when emotional bonds are strong, the relationship is long-standing, and perceived alternatives are limited. This distress often intensifies in romantic breakups, where the initiator may experience greater turmoil than the rejected partner. Contributing factors include residual attachment, guilt over causing pain, and uncertainty about how to manage the situation. The stress is further...
189
01:26Sexually Transmitted Infections
1.1K
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases transmitted primarily through unsafe sexual interactions. Bacteria, viruses, or parasites cause them and can result in severe health complications if untreated.ChlamydiaThe bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the disease Chlamydia, the most common STI in the United States. This peculiar pathogen requires human cells to reproduce, residing intracellularly. The initial infection often goes unnoticed because it typically does not...
1.1K