ArticleMedical education online2026
Associations among positive childhood experiences, resilience, and psychological distress in health professions students.
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Abstract
objectiveTo assess the mediating role of psychological resilience in the negative association between positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and psychological distress in health professions students (HPS).
methodsThe authors obtained cross-sectional data, including demographic information, the Brief Resilience Scale, and Medical Student Well-Being Index, from a longitudinal survey with circannual waves of data collection in medical, advanced practice provider, (i.e., nursing and physician assistant), and veterinary students at a single institution. The confidential, web-based survey included seven questions about PCEs. The authors conducted a mediation analysis of wave 3 of the data (
resultsThe path model demonstrated an excellent fit with the data (CFI/TLI = 1.00; RMSEA < .001; SRMR < .001). As hypothesized, PCEs were positively associated with resilience (b = 0.020;
conclusionTo our knowledge, this is the first study to examine PCES and resilience in HPS. PCEs and resilience may represent independent predictors of mental well-being in HPS. Our findings underscore the significance of identifying students with fewer PCEs and adopting interventions that support the psychological well-being of HPS, especially those who might be at a higher risk of distress.
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