MANIFESTATIONS OF DEPRESSION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/apv/2025.5.15Keywords:
trauma, childhood traumatic experience, emotional disorders, depressionAbstract
Objective. This article provides a theoretical overview of existing psychological theories regarding the consequences of childhood traumatic experiences and presents empirical findings on the manifestation of depression among young people with such experiences. Methods. The theoretical part of the study was based on a comprehensive review of psychological theories of childhood trauma. Childhood trauma is recognized as a clinically significant heuristic in psychology. This paper theoretically substantiates the relationship between childhood trauma and the development of depression among young people, particularly students. Scholars emphasize that depression is characterized by prolonged low mood, reduced energy, and diminished interest, and that childhood trauma significantly increases the risk of these symptoms in adulthood. Special attention is given to the role of neuroticism as a personality trait mediating the impact of traumatic experiences on emotional responses and depressive symptoms. Results. The study revealed that a significant portion of the surveyed students exhibited moderate or high levels of depression, indicating persistent affective disturbances and a need for psychological support. Analysis using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) showed that approximately 53% of participants had moderate to high depression scores, while 40% were within the normal emotional range, reflecting varying levels of psychological resilience. According to the Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (LEC-5), over 70% of students reported experiencing at least one traumatic event, and around 45% reported two or more events, indicating the prevalence of traumatic experiences among young people. The cumulative effect of traumatic events was associated with higher depression scores, particularly among students with multiple traumatic experiences. The results confirm a statistically significant positive relationship between experienced traumatic events and manifestations of depression among student populations.
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