Presenter
Abigail Vest; Sarah Chery; Mawlne Kyne
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2026
Abstract
This study focused on adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and disability status of adult individuals. Research shows that ACE has been seen to increase the risks of disabilities later into adulthood (Morgart, 2021), which may include cognitive, physical, and intellectual disabilities. The purpose of this study was to explore the possible association between ACEs and disability status, which could potentially contribute to prevention and intervention strategies. The study included 1,022 participants who were recruited from flyers, social media, and email and participated in a digital quantitative cross-sectional survey, which was conducted in 2022. The survey focused on the experiences of 18- to 25-year-olds who lived in Rhode Island and investigated behavioral and mental health variables. The results of the ANOVA data showed that persons with invisible disabilities will experience more adverse childhood experiences than those who do not have a disability.
Faculty Mentor
Jonathan Mosko, Ph.D.
Academic Discipline
College of Arts & Sciences
Repository Citation
Vest, Abigail; Chery, Sarah; and Kyne, Mawlne, "Adverse childhood and disability status" (2026). Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium. 353.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/innov_symposium/353
