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Ren Y, Yang S, Peng Y, Liu A, Zhu Z. Retrospective ACEs predict complex PTSD symptoms in a large sample of Chinese young adults longitudinally: the moderating role of self-compassion. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:425. [PMID: 38844888 PMCID: PMC11155039 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05830-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
Abstract
This longitudinal study in Mainland China (2021-2022) explored the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) symptoms, with a focus on the role of self-compassion. Among 18,933 surveyed university students, 21.2% reported experiencing at least one ACE. Results revealed a clear relationship between ACEs and CPTSD symptoms. Furthermore, self-compassion, particularly the dimensions of self-judgment and isolation, moderated the association between retrospective ACEs and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and disturbance in self-organization (DSO) symptoms. These findings highlight the enduring impact of ACEs on CPTSD symptoms and emphasize the importance of early identification and targeted interventions, especially addressing self-judgment and isolation, to mitigate CPTSD risk among young Chinese adults.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yizhen Ren
- Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Faculty of Education, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Students Mental Health Education & Counseling Center, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China.
- Faculty of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Luo B, Yang Y, Zhang D, Zhang Q, Liu Z, Wang S, Shi Y, Xia L, Wang J, Liu Z, Geng F, Chen C, Wen X, Luo X, Zhang K, Liu H. Sleep disorders mediate the link between childhood trauma and depression severity in children and adolescents with depression. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:993284. [PMID: 36386989 PMCID: PMC9664693 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.993284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Childhood trauma is closely related to the onset of depression and more severe depressive symptoms; however, the specific mechanisms are unclear. We aimed to examine the relationship between childhood trauma and sleep disorders in children and adolescents with depression and to explore further the role of sleep disorders in the relationship between childhood trauma and depression severity. METHODS A total of 285 children and adolescents with depression completed all scale assessments, including the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, Self-Reported Insomnia Severity Index and Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. A simple mediation model was used as a theoretical model to examine whether sleep disorders could mediate the relationship between childhood trauma and depression severity. RESULTS Among children and adolescents with depression, childhood trauma is about 78.9%. Compared with patients without childhood trauma, patients with childhood trauma had a higher incidence of sleep disorders (Z = 17.59, P < 0.001), which were characterized by insomnia (Z = 14.45, P < 0.001), not hypersomnia (Z = 2.77, P = 0.096). Different childhood trauma subtypes significantly affected sleep disorders and insomnia (all P < 0.05). Insomnia partially mediated the relationship between childhood trauma and depression severity, and the mediating effect accounted for 35.90%. CONCLUSION This study found a high rate of concurrent childhood trauma and insomnia among children and adolescents with depression. Insomnia, as a mediator between childhood trauma and depression severity, partially mediates the relationship.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bei Luo
- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Hefei, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Hefei, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Fuyang Third People's Hospital, Fuyang, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Hefei, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Hefei, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Hefei, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Hefei, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Hefei, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Bozhou People's Hospital, Bozhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Fuyang Third People's Hospital, Fuyang, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hefei Fourth People's Hospital, Hefei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Suzhou Second People's Hospital, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ma'anshan Fourth People's Hospital, Maanshan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Hefei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Hefei, China
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