Protective factors for adverse childhood experiences: Scoping review and evidence gap map.
Cecelia R ValrieWendy KliewerKelli GaryJohn CyrusKristina HoodChelsea Derlan WilliamsLeanne LytleJelaina Shipman-LacewellPublished in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2024)
Future studies should focus on addressing gaps in our understanding of what factors may buffer the influence of ACES on physical health outcomes and risky health behaviors and our understanding of family and nonfamily relationships and community and cultural protective factors on the ACE-health outcome relationship in adults. Additionally, research is needed that focuses on samples that are more gender diverse and from countries outside of North America. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).