A systematic review of positive childhood experiences and adult outcomes: Promotive and protective processes for resilience in the context of childhood adversity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research on positive childhood experiences (PCEs) as counterparts to childhood adversity has surged in the last five years. A systematic review of the additive and interactive effects of childhood adversity and PCEs across adult outcomes is needed that contextualizes the long-term correlates of childhood experiences within a developmental perspective.

Objective

The current review synthesizes the empirical evidence for PCEs as resilience factors for a range of adult outcomes.

Methods

Articles published until May 2023 were systematically identified according to PRISMA Guidelines through PubMed and PsycINFO databases and references of included articles. Then, 131 records were screened, and 58 studies were included.

Results

Higher levels of PCEs were sig

SUBMITTER: Han D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10528145 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature