Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Date of Award
12-2023
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Dustin Osbrone
Committee Members
Larry Miller, Jennifer Pealer
Abstract
Research examining Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has mostly focused on the long-term effects of these experiences on adult mental and physical health. Less attention has been focused on the impact of ACEs on college student satisfaction, dropout rates, and major choice. The overarching questions for the current study sought to further research by (1) assessing if there is a relationship between the ACE scores of college students and their mental and physical health, (2) if ACEs play a role in student satisfaction or desire to drop out, and (3) determining if there is a connection between students with high ACE scores and their major choice. Survey data was collected from a sample of East Tennessee State University students. Findings serve to improve our understanding of the topic and promote research for the future.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Harrison, Britten, "The Impact of ACEs on College Students and Their Major Choice" (2023). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4305. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4305
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.