The relationship between childhood trauma and complex PTSD symptoms among college students: the influence of emotional regulation strategies and gender differences
Xiaotong Qi, Mei Xia, Huiyun Liao, Hao Luo · 2026
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Xiaotong Qi, Mei Xia, and their co-authors studied how childhood trauma leads to complex post traumatic stress symptoms in college students. Their 2026 study notes that such symptoms can persist for years after early adversity. Early harm may warp the mental frameworks a child builds, and poor handling of emotions then bridges the gap to lasting symptoms.
A survey of 532 students measured childhood trauma, rumination, worry, and symptoms. Trauma strongly predicted symptoms. Rumination carried part of that link, and worry changed how strong the rumination path was. The pattern also differed by gender, with the model showing a stronger shape in female students. The results name emotion habits that counseling could target.
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| CREATOR | Xiaotong Qi, Mei Xia, Huiyun Liao, Hao Luo |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 30 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |