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The Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences In Social Work Students, Geraldine Mclean, Delacey Kim
The Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences In Social Work Students, Geraldine Mclean, Delacey Kim
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The purpose of the following study is to explore and examine the connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and well-being of social work students at an undisclosed Southern California university. A quantitative study was conducted which included the responses from 89 students at the undisclosed university. Participants were administered two questionnaires via a Qualtrics online survey. One questionnaire measured the number of ACEs a participant had experienced in childhood. The second questionnaire measured the participant’s current level of well-being. The study’s results revealed that overall, social work students experience greater ACE scores as compared to the general population. However, despite …
Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Parenting Skills, Life Satisfaction, And Resilient Coping Skills: A Descriptive Study Of Hispanic Parents In Southern California, Andrea Pineda
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Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACES, are traumatic events that happen from ages 0-18. ACEs have been linked to physical and emotional issues in adulthood. Some issues include chronic disease, struggles with mental health, and the adoption of maladaptive coping skills. This research sought to assess the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences in parenting skills, overall life satisfaction, and the use of resilient coping skills on Hispanic parents residing in Southern California. The study utilizes an online survey to gather numerical data on the impact of ACES in the areas of life mentioned above. A bivariate analysis was used to …