The authors utilized hierarchical multiple regression to understand the relationships between complex trauma, family environment, family cohesion, and resilience in 485 young adults aged 18–35. The young adults varied regarding their educational background and experiences with trauma. Results demonstrated that youth with more experiences of complex trauma were associated with lower levels of resilience. However, when they reported strong family environments and family cohesion prior to adulthood, they were more likely to be resilient in young adulthood despite the complex trauma experienced. Hence, family environment and family cohesion appear to be protective factors despite complex trauma exposure. Implications for family counselors working with trauma and resilience building through a systemic lens are discussed.

作者利用分层多元回归来了解485名18-35岁的年轻人中复杂的创伤，家庭环境，家庭凝聚力和复原力之间的关系。年轻人在教育背景和创伤经历方面各不相同。结果表明，具有更多复杂创伤经历的年轻人与较低的复原力水平相关。但是，当他们在成年前报告了良好的家庭环境和家庭凝聚力时，尽管经历了复杂的创伤，但他们在年轻成年后更有可能具有韧性。因此，尽管有复杂的创伤暴露，但家庭环境和家庭凝聚力似乎是保护因素。讨论了对家庭辅导员通过系统的视角进行创伤和适应力建设的意义。