Keuning, Alysha (2024) The Influence of Childhood Adversity on Emotional Reactivity to Daily Stress in Adulthood: A Systematic Review. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction, are prevalent and have been linked to psychopathology in adulthood, including depression and anxiety. This review posits that heightened emotional reactivity is a potential mediator between childhood adversity and adult psychopathology, by exploring the effect of adversity on the relationship between daily stressors and negative affect response. Ten studies that make use of ambulatory measurements were gathered to summarise the current evidence on the topic and observe patterns. Findings indicated that individuals with a history of childhood adversity can exhibit heightened emotional reactivity, characterised by increased negative affect in response to daily stressors. However, inconsistencies were also highlighted, and further moderating factors such as the type and timing of adversity, age, and the presence of supportive relationships were found. These factors contribute to the variability in emotional reactivity and underscore the need for further research to understand these complexities. Overall, from a theoretical standpoint, this systematic review highlights the need for reaching a consensus on the operationalisation of emotional reactivity. From a practical one, it emphasises the importance of addressing childhood adversity in clinical practice and developing interventions to mitigate the long-term effects of early trauma on emotional reactivity.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Myroniuk Myroniuk, S. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jul 2024 11:51 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jul 2024 11:51 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4036 |
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