Childhood trauma and depressive symptoms among young adults: The moderating role of career satisfaction.

Key Points

• To explore how career satisfaction influences the relationship between childhood trauma and depressive symptoms in young adults.
• Assessed the relationship between childhood trauma and depressive symptoms.
• Evaluated the role of career satisfaction as a moderating factor.
• Suggested the implementation of counseling services in the workplace.
• Career satisfaction was found to reduce depressive symptoms among those with childhood trauma.
• Young adults with higher career satisfaction reported fewer depressive symptoms compared to those with lower satisfaction.
• Counseling services may help mitigate negative effects of childhood trauma.