A Network Analysis on the Role of Specific ER Abilities as ERFs for Distress and Mental Health, in Relation to CAs Exposure in the AYAs

A Network Analysis on the Role of Specific Emotion Regulation Abilities as Emotional Resilience Factors for Distress and Mental Health, in Relation to Childhood Abuse Exposure in Adolescents and Young Adults

This activity will aim to compare the network of emotional resilience factors and stress in adolescents and young adults depending on the childhood abuse exposure (considered moderator), using a network analysis approach.

Participants included in this study (age range = 10-24, G*power estimated N = 349) will complete a set of questionnaires on constructs that are focusing on or closely related to resilience and mental health, in order to investigate the dynamics of emotional resilience factors in relation to mental health outcomes such as anxiety and depression, taking into account the moderating effects of childhood abuse exposure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adolescents and young adults between 10 and 24 years old provided with written parental consent where applicable

Exclusion Criteria:

• intellectual disability or physical limitations precluded the use of the computer program