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3 articles for “Adverse childhood experiences”
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Effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Attachment Styles and Help Seeking Behaviour Among Youth
Abstract: Psychological development is deeply influenced by early environments, where personal experiences, cultural norms, and structural factors intersect. Beyond individual adversity, societal conditions shape cognitive, emotional, and social functioning, ultimately influencing attachment patterns and help-seeking behaviour in adulthood. The current study explores the influence of adverse childhood experiences on adult attachment styles and help-seeking behaviour among youth. 140 participants (70= males, 70= females) aged 18-25 years were involved in the study. …
Published in International Journal of Children · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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The Association Between Intergenerational Trauma, Perceived Social Support and Post Traumatic Growth among Young Adults
Abstract: This study explores the intricate relationship between intergenerational trauma, perceived social support, and post-traumatic growth (PTG) among young adults in the Indian subcontinent. Drawing on a sample of 199 participants, the research examines how adverse childhood experiences (ACE) transmitted across generations impact individuals' psychological well-being and their capacity for growth. In particular, the study looks into how perceived social support from friends, family, and other people can help to moderate …
Published in International Journal of Children · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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The Weight of The Flock: Narratives of Young Men who were Childhood Herders in Lesotho
Abstract: Herding in Lesotho is associated with social isolation for extended periods, risk of assault by animal thieves, and risk of being attacked for suspected animal theft. Regardless, herding in Lesotho is mostly assigned to boys. The objective of this study was therefore to examine herding experiences of childhood herders in Thaba Tseka Lesotho. The study employed snowball sampling to recruit 14 childhood herders who were young adults (18-35 years old) …
Published in International Journal of Children · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 29–42 Read article