Abstract

The authors investigated the role of perceived discrimination in the association between adverse childhood experiences and psychological distress in adulthood in a sample of individuals (n = 125) at a university-based couple and family therapy clinic. Results showed that a majority had experienced four or more adverse experiences, indicating a high risk of negative health outcomes. A significant indirect effect of adverse experiences through perceived discrimination on psychological distress, even with gender, race/ethnicity, and household income as covariates, was noted. Findings underscore the importance of incorporating assessment of perceived discrimination in therapy with clients presenting with childhood adversity and psychological distress.

摘要

作者 在一家大学夫妇和家庭治疗诊所的个人样本（n = 125）中调查了不良的童年经历与成年后的心理困扰之间的关联中感知到的歧视的作用。结果表明，大多数人经历过四次或更多次不良反应，表明负面健康结果的高风险。有人指出，不良经历的显着间接影响是，即使性别，种族/民族和家庭收入为协变量，也可以通过感知的歧视对心理困扰进行处理。研究结果强调了在儿童期逆境和心理困扰的患者中将对歧视的评估纳入治疗的重要性。