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THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES ON MENTAL HEALTH AND INVOLVEMENT IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN ADULTHOOD
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) constitute key etiological risk factors for the development of mental disorders and maladaptive interpersonal behavior. This study examines the relationship between the level of ACEs and the likelihood of future involvement in abusive relationships, alongside assessing accompanying indicators of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. The empirical research utilized a comprehensive psychodiagnostic battery, including the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnai …