| Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q) within a sample of college students (N = 354) from a mid-sized southeastern United States university. Three distinct factor models (one-, two-, and three-factor) were compared to validate a theoretically derived ACE model. The confirmatory factor analyses conducted in SPSS AMOS 26 demonstrated good model fit indices for all three models. Alternatively, internal consistency findings supported the applicability of one- and two-factor models. The discussion highlights the implications of employing these models in counseling college students, emphasizing theoretical frameworks, interpretability, and research goals, offering insights for future researchers investigating ACEs in similar contexts. This research, centering on the factor structure and psychometric properties of the ACE-Q within this population, aims to deepen understanding regarding the impact of ACEs on college students and guide targeted interventions and support services within higher education institutions. |
| Authors |
Tony Michael  , Brittney Phillips  , Mark A. Loftis
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| Journal Info |
Springer Science+Business Media | International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling , vol: 47
, iss: 1
, pages: 253 - 278
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| Publication Date |
10/31/2024 |
| ISSN |
0165-0653 |
Type |
article |
| Open Access |
closed
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| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-024-09583-y |
| Keywords |
Interpretability (Score: 0.55716467) , Adverse Childhood Experiences (Score: 0.5179616)
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