Dyadic links between adverse childhood experiences, mindfulness, and relationship quality in a diverse sample of couples
- Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F., & McGill, J. (2024). Dyadic links between adverse childhood experiences, mindfulness, and relationship quality in a diverse sample of couples. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 41(6), 1640-1653. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075231226378
- Informed by a risk and resiliency framework, this study explored whether a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs; i.e., experiences of neglect, abuse, and other household challenges) and trait mindfulness (i.e., awareness and nonjudgement of the present moment) were associated with one’s own and one’s partner’s relationship quality. In a sample of 801 heterosexual, civilian couples, men and women self-reported their ACEs, general levels of mindful awareness, and relationship quality. ACEs and mindfulness were both associated with relationship quality, but the protective role of mindfulness appeared to be stronger than the harmful role of ACEs.
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