Psychological flexibility mediates the long-term impact of adverse interpersonal experiences in childhood and adolescence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early exposure to interpersonal adverse events, such as traumatic childhood events or exposure to bullying, abuse, or harassment, can impact an adult's psychological functioning. The negative effects on quality of life and the increased risk of psychopathological outcomes may underscore long-lasting vulnerabilities. Psychological flexibility is defined as the ability to be present in the moment and to pursue one's values, and it can facilitate coping with adverse events occurring in the present. An open question is whether psychological flexibility may contribute to reducing the long-term consequences of exposure to early adversities. The relevance of this research is that psychological flexibility is modifiable through intervention. The present study investigated the po

SUBMITTER: Fazio L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12360030 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature