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ArticleScientific reports2025

Negative and positive childhood experiences with regard to PTSD and subjective well-being in the national sample of Poles.

Marcin Rzeszutek, Magdalena Grabowska, Małgorzata Dragan, Maja Lis-Turlejska, Katarzyna Schier, Joanna Kowalkowska, Małgorzata Styśko-Kunkowska, Ewa Malinowska, Tomasz Osiński, Kamilla Bargiel-Matusiewicz and 5 more

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Marcin RzeszutekFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland. marcin.rzeszutek@psych.uw.edu.pl.
Magdalena GrabowskaFaculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Małgorzata DraganFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland.
Maja Lis-TurlejskaFaculty of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw, Poland.
Katarzyna SchierFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland.
Joanna KowalkowskaFaculty of Food Science, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland.
Małgorzata Styśko-KunkowskaFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland.
Ewa MalinowskaFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland.
Tomasz OsińskiFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland.
Kamilla Bargiel-MatusiewiczFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland.
Barbara SosińskaFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland.
Maria IbiszFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland.
Saadat AlmazovaFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland.
Marcin BagińskiFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland.
Szymon SzumiałFaculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2D, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland.

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This study aimed to explore the distinct and cumulative impacts of various types of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) on the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and subjective well-being (SWB) in a Polish citizens. A nationally representative sample of Polish adults (n = 2,231) participated in this study. ACEs were evaluated using the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q), while PCEs were assessed using the Benevolent Childhood Experiences Scale. The level of PTSD was measured via the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 and lifetime traumatic events with the use of the Life Events Checklist for DSM-5. SWB indicators were assessed using the Satisfaction with Life Scale and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. Network analysis showed that not all but rather specific ACEs (sexual abuse, emotional neglect, physical neglect and mental illness in the household) were related to the risk of PTSD in adulthood. In contrast, PCEs were associated mostly with SWB levels in the participants. Moreover, we found an extraordinarily elevated PTSD level in Poland (23.8% probable PTSD diagnosis in the entire sample). Our study highlights the need to broaden childhood adversity research to include PCEs as an important target for promoting resilience in adults.

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Adverse Childhood ExperiencesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticAdultAgedChildFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPolandSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAdverse childhood experiencesNetwork analysisPositive childhood experiencesPost-traumatic stress disorderWell-being

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