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Affective Profiles and Psychosocial Adjustment among Chinese Adolescents and Adults with Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Person-Centered Approach

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  • Qinglu Wu

    (Beijing Normal University
    University of Macau)

  • Junfeng Zhao

    (Henan University)

  • Guoxiang Zhao

    (Henan Normal University)

  • Xiaoming Li

    (University of South Carolina)

  • Hongfei Du

    (Beijing Normal University)

  • Peilian Chi

    (University of Macau
    University of Macau)

Abstract

Purpose Two studies were conducted to explore the patterns of positive affect (PA) and negative affect (NA) while considering collectivist cultural specificity (dialecticism) and to examine the associations of affective profiles with psychosocial adjustment. Methods We used two Chinese samples, one comprising adults with adverse childhood experiences (N = 488) and one comprising ordinary adolescents (N = 635). The participants completed scales on PA, NA, and psychosocial adjustment, including mental health problems (depressive symptoms, anxiety), personal strengths (self-esteem, gratitude, resilience), and life satisfaction. Results Three profiles were identified through latent profile analysis: well-adjusted (high PA, low NA), low affective (low PA, low NA), and moderate affective (moderate PA, moderate NA). Participants in the well-adjusted profile had the fewest mental health problems (depressive symptoms, anxiety) and scored highest on personal strengths (self-esteem, gratitude, resilience) and life satisfaction. Participants in the low affective profile had fewer mental health problems than those in the moderate affective profile. Conclusion Individual differences and cultural variations should be considered when exploring affective profiles. Future interventions aimed at promoting affective well-being should accommodate dialecticism and individual differences in the target population.

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  • Qinglu Wu & Junfeng Zhao & Guoxiang Zhao & Xiaoming Li & Hongfei Du & Peilian Chi, 2022. "Affective Profiles and Psychosocial Adjustment among Chinese Adolescents and Adults with Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Person-Centered Approach," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 23(8), pages 3909-3927, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:23:y:2022:i:8:d:10.1007_s10902-022-00566-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-022-00566-7
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