Adverse Childhood Experiences: Assessment and Long-Term Outcomes

Dear Colleagues,

Research on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) has highlighted how early traumatic events (e.g., abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction) are linked to increased risks for physical illness, mental health issues, and social challenges. This makes the assessment and study of ACEs’ impact essential. Therefore, this Special Issue aims to deepen knowledge, expand understanding, and explore advanced methods of assessing ACEs, identifying critical factors influencing individual life paths, resilience, and recovery from traumatic experiences, in addition to examining the diverse effects of ACEs across different populations. This Special Issue seeks to publish innovative research about childhood adversity, considering its short-term and long-term impact on psychological well-being, health, and social outcomes.

We invite all researchers to submit original empirical quantitative or qualitative research, original systematic reviews, and original meta-analysis review papers about the assessment and impact of ACEs throughout life (from childhood to adulthood).

Dr. Telma C. Almeida
Dr. Ana Isabel Sani
Dr. Susana Monteiro
Dr. Jorge Cardoso
Guest Editors

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