EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND RESILIENCE IN EARLY ADULTHOOD

This study examines the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on resilience in early adulthood (ages 18-40) with a sample of 60 young adults, equally divided between males and females. Using standardized tools, including the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire for Adults (Felitti et al., 1998) and the Resilience Scale (Connor Davidson, 2003), data was analysed using statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation, and Cronbach’s Alpha test. The results revealed a weak negative correlation between ACEs and resilience for both genders, with a slight decrease in resilience as ACE scores increased. However, no significant linear relationship was found between ACEs and resilience in females, suggesting that ACEs may not directly affect resilience in women. Overall, the findings indicate a correlation between higher ACEs and lower resilience in early adulthood, with a more pronounced effect observed in males.