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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with increased risk of premature mortality, but it is not clear why. Individuals with ACEs tend to have lower self-acceptance and purpose in life, which may be pathways between ACEs and risk of premature mortality. We used participants from the Midlife in the United States Survey (N = 6218; M ± SD = 46.89 ± 12.94 years) to test whether these factors mediated the association between ACEs and mortality hazards over 24 years of follow-up. We employed a comprehensive ACEs measure which included 20 possible childhood adversities including emotional and physical abuse, household instability, socioeconomic climate, and health. ACEs significantly increased mortality risk. Self-acceptance and purpose both partially mediated the ACEs mortality risk relation. ACEs may impact mortality risk partially through lower self-acceptance and purpose. These factors may be useful targets in adulthood for individuals with ACEs that may lead to a longer life. |
