Adverse childhood experiences, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and self-reported stress among traditional and nontraditional college students. Issue 4 (18th May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kalmakis, Karen A.; Chiodo, Lisa M.; Kent, Nicole; Meyer, Jerrold S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of American college health. Volume 68:Issue 4(2020)
• Page Start: 411
• Page End: 418
• Publication Date: 2020-05-18
• Subjects: Adverse childhood experiences -- stress -- post-traumatic stress disorder -- college students -- nontraditional students; College students -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; College students -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; College students -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Health promotion services -- Periodicals; 362.10883781980973
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2019.1577860
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0744-8481

Abstract

Abstract: 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.