Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Kalmakis, Karen A.
• Chiodo, Lisa M.
• Kent, Nicole
• Meyer, Jerrold S.

Titel

Adverse childhood experiences, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and self-reported stress among traditional and nontraditional college students

Ist Teil von

• Journal of American college health, 2020-05, Vol.68 (4), p.411-418

Ort / Verlag

United States: Taylor & Francis

Erscheinungsjahr

2020

Quelle

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Objective: To investigate the relationships between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD-S), and self-reported stress among college students. Participants: A total of 236 undergraduate students enrolled in nursing courses participated. Method: Using a correlational design, participants completed questionnaires online. To examine PTSD moderation between ACE and self-reported stress, multiple regression was employed. Stress outcomes were examined using a 4-group variable. Mean differences in stress response between these four groups were examined. Differences in ACE, PTSD-S, and stress response between traditional and nontraditional students were also examined. Results: PTSD-S moderated the relationship between ACEs, and self-reported stress. This indicates that students who report PTSD-S following childhood adversity perceive higher levels of stress. Nontraditional and traditional students differed in their responses to the ICLRE scale. Conclusion: Individuals who report PTSD-S following childhood adversity perceive higher levels of stress later in life. Stress reduction programs may be beneficial for students.