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Zhang,L.;Wang,Y. (2025). Exploring the connection between adverse childhood experiences and individual well-being: the influence of repetitive thinking. Advances in Social Behavior Research,16(4),68-73.
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[1]. Wang, S., & Zhou, Y. (2022). An analysis of university students' mental well-being from a psychological viewpoint. Psychological Monthly, 17(10), 217-220.
[2]. Xie, X. (2020). An investigation into the variations and factors affecting the subjective well-being of college students from the perspective of urban and rural settings. Dissertation, Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics.
[3]. Zhang, L. (2019). The present state and determinants of personal well-being among the youth demographic in China [Doctoral dissertation, Jilin University].
[4]. Festinger, T., & Baker, A. (2010). The occurrence of recalled emotional maltreatment in childhood among individuals working in child welfare and its related factors affecting well-being. Children and Youth Services Review, 32(4), 520-526.
[5]. Hao, F., & Hu, H. (2017). An exploration and evaluation of trauma experienced in childhood according to the DSM-5 framework. Neurodisorders and Mental Health, 17(6), 442-445.
[6]. DeJong, M., Wilkinson, S., & Apostu, C. (2022). The challenges faced by mental health practitioners in dealing with instances of psychological maltreatment and neglect in a therapeutic context. BJP Psychological Bulletin, 46(5), 288-93.
[7]. Kwok, S., Fang, S. Q., & Kwan, C. K. (2025). Exploring the effects of parental emotional mistreatment on the psychological well-being of elementary students in China during the COVID-19 crisis: examining how resilience, a growth-oriented mindset, and supportive school relationships contribute to coping. Current Psychology. Advance online publication.
[8]. Mao, Y., Zhang, N., & Liu, J. (2019). A comprehensive examination of anxiety and depressive symptoms among medical students in China. BMC Medical Education, 19, 1-13.
[9]. Zhang, Y. (2023). An examination of self-acceptance, repetitive thought processes, and mental distress among elderly individuals experiencing multiple health issues [Doctoral dissertation, Jilin University].
[10]. Xing, M. (2021). The role of ruminative thought as a mediator between cognitive abilities and symptoms of depression [Doctoral dissertation, Wenzhou Medical University].
[11]. Liu, Y., Shi, Y., & Jiang, T. (2020). An extended observation on reflection and perceived happiness among individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. Chinese Nursing Management, 20(8), 1173-1178.
[12]. Humphreys, K. L., Lemoult, J., & Wear, J. G. (2020). A comprehensive review of research highlights the link between childhood abuse and depression, particularly through the lens of the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire. Child Abuse and Mistreatment, 102, 104361.
[13]. Smart, L. M., Peters, J. R., & Baer, R. A. (2016). The creation and assessment of a tool designed to measure tendencies toward self-critical thinking. Assessment, 23(3), 321-323.
[14]. Gao, H., Zhu, X., & Tao, M. (2018). A study on the subjective well-being and factors influencing university students who have faced abuse in their early years. Chinese Journal of Health Psychology, 26(8), 1240-1244.
[15]. Li, J., & Hou, X. (2022). The link between early adverse experiences and depressive symptoms among college students: The influence of adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms. Campus Psychology, 20(2), 104-108.
[16]. Liu, Y., Nie, G., & Liang, H. (2022). The impact of early traumatic experiences on suicidal thoughts among students in medical fields: The sequential mediating functions of emotional unawareness and repetitive thinking. Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology, 30(3), 683-687.
[17]. Fu, Y. (2021). The effect of repetitive thinking on levels of engagement at work: An examination of a moderated mediating framework [Doctoral dissertation, Fujian Normal University].