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The Effect Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On The Self-Esteem Of College Students, Maggie Van Heemst
The Effect Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On The Self-Esteem Of College Students, Maggie Van Heemst
Scholar Week 2016 - present
Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are known to predict negative health and mental health effects later in life. One in two Americans has experienced at least one ACE. This issue is prevalent across class, race, and ethnicity. However, little is known about ACEs and the young adult population.
Methods: A survey was conducted to measure ACEs and self-esteem in fifty college students. The hypothesis was a negative correlation between ACE and self-esteem scores.
Results: A small negative correlation was found between ACEs and self-esteem in college students. The average ACE score was 3.9 and the average self-esteem …