Individualism and Collectivism as Moderators of Relations between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adolescent Aggressive Behavior.

ABSTRACT: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are generally associated with impaired life functioning, including mental health. Prevalent globally, ACEs' effects vary across cultural settings and groups. The present study assessed horizontal and vertical individualism and collectivism - key cultural dimensions - as moderators of ACEs' relations to adolescent aggressive behavior. The study was conducted in Vietnam, a Southeast Asian nation with high levels of collectivism but with levels of individualism increasing with globalization. The cross-sectional study included 644 high-school students (mean age = 16.6 years; 54% female). Self-report measures assessed ACEs, adolescent aggressive behavior, and individualism and collectivism. Given collectivism's focus on supporting one's social communities, i

SUBMITTER: Dang HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12031781 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature