| Title: |
College Student Relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience through the Eyes of Transition |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Andrew Dies; Juliann Sergi McBrayer; Pamela Wells; Antonio P. Gutierrez de Blume; Summer Pannell; Mary Josephine Carney |
| Source: |
Journal of Higher Education and Student Affairs. 2025 41(1):1-28. |
| Availability: |
Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. Digital Commons Office, Zach S. Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30458. e-mail: digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu; Web site: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gcpa/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
30 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Trauma; Early Experience; Resilience (Psychology); Student Attitudes; Age Differences; Success; Predictor Variables; Undergraduate Students; Graduate Students; Social Support Groups; Interpersonal Competence; Planning; Goal Orientation |
| ISSN: |
2330-7277; 2330-7269 |
| Abstract: |
This research focused on the role that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) play in the lives of today's college students and how protective factors may increase a student's level of resilience. This study examined participants' levels of resilience, what ACEs they experienced before entering college, and what role protective factors played in mitigating the impacts of ACEs on resilience levels. Results indicated that older students scored higher in resilience than their younger counterparts. The findings indicated that protective factors coupled with resilience play a role in the success of college students. Implications for practice suggest that institutions of higher education should examine how to assist students in increasing levels of resilience to mitigate the impacts of ACEs and potentially increase their success in college. Administering a similar instrument prior to students' arrival could also help identify students who may need additional assistance and resources to be connected once arriving on campus. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1481681 |
| Database: |
ERIC |