Alison Giovanelli|Arthur J. Reynolds|Christina F. Mondi|Suh Ruu Ou
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Well-Being in a Low-income, Urban Cohort
University of Minnesota|University of Minnesota|University of Minnesota|University of Minnesota
objective study tests association adverse childhood experiences aces multidimensional wellbeing early adulthood lowincome urban cohort whether preschool preventive intervention moderates association methods followup data analyzed 1202 lowincome minority participants chicago longitudinal study prospective investigation impact early experiences lifecourse wellbeing born 1979 1980 highpoverty neighborhoods individuals retrospectively reported aces birth adolescence except cases child abuse neglect results nearly twothirds study sample experienced 1 aces age 18 controlling demographic factors early intervention status individuals reporting aces significantly likely exhibit poor outcomes aces 4 aces significantly reduced likelihood high school graduation odds ratio 037 p amplt 001 increased risk depression 39 p amplt 001 health compromising behaviors 45 p amplt 001 juvenile arrest 31 p amplt 001 felony charges 28 p amplt 001 also less likely hold skilled jobs 050 p 001 go school even adversity measured age 5 conclusions aces consistently predicted diverse set adult outcomes highrisk economically disadvantaged sample effective widely available preventive interventions needed counteract longterm consequences aces