Examines childhood abuse's impact on life satisfaction and depression, revealing limited support from natural mentors.
Key Points
This research aims to explore how childhood abuse affects life satisfaction and depression in adulthood, and the role of natural mentors in this relationship.
Utilized data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) across Waves I, III, and IV.
Analyzed responses from individuals with and without natural mentors.
Conducted multigroup mediation analysis to assess relationships between childhood abuse, life satisfaction, and depression.
All forms of childhood abuse decreased life satisfaction, leading to increased depressive symptoms in adulthood.
The direct effect of childhood abuse on depression was significant.
Natural mentors did not reduce the negative impacts of childhood abuse on life satisfaction or depression.