Web-Based Social Networks of Individuals With Adverse Childhood Experiences: Quantitative Study.

Yiding Cao Suraj Rajendran Prathic Sundararajan Royal Kai Yee Law Sarah Bacon Steven A Sumner Naoki Masuda

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2023)

These results imply that individuals with ACEs may try to actively connect with others who have similar previous traumatic experiences as a positive connection and coping strategy. Supportive interpersonal connections on the web for individuals with ACEs appear to be a prevalent behavior and may be a way to enhance social connectedness and resilience in those who have experienced ACEs.

Keyphrases

mental health
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spinal cord injury
depressive symptoms
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young adults
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