The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress
New research shows that overall, the prevalence of adverse and positive childhood experiences reported by parents of teenagers hasn’t changed substantially in the United States in recent years.
The findings suggest that interventions designed to boost positive family experiences and shield children from negative experiences may not be hitting the mark on a national scale, the study’s authors say.
In all, the study examined the prevalence of 11 adverse and seven positive childhood experiences reported by parents of adolescents between 2016 and 2023 in a large national survey. Adverse experiences included parental divorce, death or incarceration, witnessing violence and facing discrimination. Positive experiences included being mentored by an adult, family resilience in the face of difficulties, participating in organized or service activities, and neighborhood safety and support.
Source: MedicalXpress
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-adverse-positive-childhood-havent.html