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Transgeracionalidade das ACEs e o impacto nas dinâmicas relacionais dos filhos
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Este estudo investiga a transgeracional das Experiências Adversas na Infância (ACEs) e o
impacto destas nas dinâmicas relacionais dos filhos adultos. Embora a literatura existente enfatize
consistentemente os efeitos das ACEs no comportamento e na saúde mental, ainda existe uma
lacuna significativa na compreensão de como os indivíduos que foram criados sob a influência das
ACEs regulam suas emoções e percebem suas dinâmicas relacionais. Especificamente, esta pesquisa
investiga se os jovens adultos que vivenciaram ACEs continuam padrões de comportamento
observados durante a infância e desenvolvem estratégias de regulação emocional inadequadas que
podem influenciar as suas interações com os outros. Para abordar essa lacuna de conhecimento, o
estudo examinou as experiências de 98 jovens adultos com idades entre 18 e 25 anos e 28 pais
desses jovens adultos com idades entre 44 e 63 anos. Os participantes completaram escalas de
autorrelato, incluindo medidas de ACEs, regulação emocional e avaliações das dinâmicas de
relacionamento. Os resultados indicam uma associação significativa entre o abuso dos pais e o
abuso dos filhos (r = .604, p <.001), negligência dos filhos (r = .375, p < .05) e ambientes familiares
disfuncionais (r = .382, p < .05). Além disso, tanto a supressão emocional (r = .22, p < .05) quanto
a reavaliação cognitiva (r = .21, p < .05) se associaram a melhor dinâmicas relacionais. Quando
considerado o papel das ACEs dos filhos e da sua regulação emocional enquanto fatores
explicativos das dinâmicas familiares, é a experiência de abuso que emerge como fator significativo
na explicação dessa associação. Esses resultados têm implicações importantes para aplicações
práticas, destacando a importância de compreender as ACEs e o papel da regulação emocional na
melhoria dos relacionamentos de jovens adultos que vivenciaram ACEs durante a sua infância.
ABSTRACT: This study investigates the intergenerational aspects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on the relational dynamics of adult offspring. While existing literature consistently emphasizes the effects of ACEs on behavior and mental health, there remains a significant gap in understanding how individuals raised under the influence of ACEs regulate their emotions and perceive their relational dynamics. Specifically, this research examines whether young adults who experienced ACEs continue patterns of behavior observed during childhood and develop inadequate emotional regulation strategies that may influence their interactions with others. To address this knowledge gap, the study examined the experiences of 98 young adults aged 18 to 25 and 28 parents of these young adults aged 44 to 63. Participants completed self-report scales, including ACE measures, emotional regulation, and relational dynamics assessments. The results indicate a significant association between parental abuse and offspring abuse (r = .604, p <.001), offspring neglect (r = .375, p <.05), and dysfunctional family environments (r = .382, p <.05). Additionally, both emotional suppression (r = .22, p <.05) and cognitive reappraisal (r = .21, p <.05) were associated with better relational dynamics. When considering the role of both the offspring's ACEs and their emotional regulation as explanatory factors for family dynamics, the experience of abuse emerges as a significant factor in explaining this association. These findings have important implications for practical applications, emphasizing the need to understand ACEs and the role of emotional regulation in improving the relationships of young adults who experienced ACEs during their childhood.
ABSTRACT: This study investigates the intergenerational aspects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on the relational dynamics of adult offspring. While existing literature consistently emphasizes the effects of ACEs on behavior and mental health, there remains a significant gap in understanding how individuals raised under the influence of ACEs regulate their emotions and perceive their relational dynamics. Specifically, this research examines whether young adults who experienced ACEs continue patterns of behavior observed during childhood and develop inadequate emotional regulation strategies that may influence their interactions with others. To address this knowledge gap, the study examined the experiences of 98 young adults aged 18 to 25 and 28 parents of these young adults aged 44 to 63. Participants completed self-report scales, including ACE measures, emotional regulation, and relational dynamics assessments. The results indicate a significant association between parental abuse and offspring abuse (r = .604, p <.001), offspring neglect (r = .375, p <.05), and dysfunctional family environments (r = .382, p <.05). Additionally, both emotional suppression (r = .22, p <.05) and cognitive reappraisal (r = .21, p <.05) were associated with better relational dynamics. When considering the role of both the offspring's ACEs and their emotional regulation as explanatory factors for family dynamics, the experience of abuse emerges as a significant factor in explaining this association. These findings have important implications for practical applications, emphasizing the need to understand ACEs and the role of emotional regulation in improving the relationships of young adults who experienced ACEs during their childhood.
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Dissertação de Mestrado realizada sob a
orientação da Professora Doutora Tânia Raquel
Pais Brandão, apresentada no Ispa – Instituto
Universitário para obtenção de grau de Mestre na
especialidade de Psicologia Clínica.
Keywords
Transgeracionalidade das ACEs Experiências Adversas na Infância Regulação Emocional Dinâmica relacional dos Filhos (jovens) Transgenerational ACEs Adverse Childhood Experiences Emotional Regulation Children's Relational Dynamics