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T1 The Influence of Early Experiences on Perinatal Mental Health: A Dual Perspective on Adversity and Benevolence
A1 Rabasa Serrano, Ana
A1 Miguel Álvaro, Alejandro de
A1 Giménez Dasí, Marta
A1 Quintanilla Cobián, Laura
K1 Psicología infantil
K1 Salud mental
K1 Relaciones padres-hijos
K1 Psiquiatría
K1 Experiencias adversas en la infancia
K1 Maltrato infantil
K1 Experiencias positivas en la infancia
K1 Salud mental perinatal
K1 Adaptación al embarazo
K1 Ansiedad
K1 Depresión
K1 6102 Psicología del Niño y del Adolescente
AB Early childhood experiences may shape the transition to motherhood. Research has mainly examined Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), while Benevolent Childhood Experiences (BCEs) remain comparatively understudied. Considering both together is key to understanding maternal adjustment. This study aimed to identify subgroups of pregnant women based on ACEs, specifically childhood maltreatment (CM), and BCEs levels and to examine how these clusters relate to emotional symptoms and adaptation to pregnancy. A total of 454 pregnant women (M = 34.70 years; SD = 3.94 years; range = 22–47 years; 95.4% Spanish) from an urban setting were recruited through a hospital and completed questionnaires assessing ACEs, BCEs, anxiety, depression, and adaptation to pregnancy. Cluster analyses identified four distinct CM–BCE profiles. Psychological outcomes during pregnancy differed significantly across clusters. Differences in depressive symptoms were associated with both CM and BCEs (H(3) = 44.92, p < .001, η² = .10), whereas pregnancy anxiety (H(3) = 24.96, p < .01, η² = .05) and adaptation to pregnancy (H(3) = 49.62, p <. 01, η² = .11) were particularly sensitive to the absence of BCEs. Overall, BCEs emerged as a significant promotive factor for psychological adjustment during pregnancy. The findings support integrating both CM and BCEs into research and clinical assessments, encouraging a resilience-oriented framework.
PB Springer Nature
SN 2662-2424
YR 2026
FD 2026
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/83681
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/83681
LA eng
NO Adversity and Resilience Science, 2026, vol. 7, n. 2, artículo 15.
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 19-mar-2026