Adverse childhood experiences: impacts on adult mental health and social withdrawal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been found to negatively impact adult mental health outcomes. Numerous studies have highlighted on ACEs in family and community settings. However, few have examined the impact of ACEs in school settings, despite the potential influence on social participation. Hikikomori, characterized by severe social withdrawal, was first studied in Japan and has gained recognition in recent years. The present study aims to present the concept of ACEs specific to schools and investigate the impact of both school ACEs and traditional ACEs on adult mental health and Hikikomori.

Methods

A total of 4,000 Japanese adults, aged 20-34, were recruited through an Internet survey form. All data were obtained in October 2021. Participants answered

SUBMITTER: Wakuta M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10639139 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature