GROUP 15 - PSYCHOLOGICALASSESSMENT —- OUTPUT 3 Adverse-Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q)GROUP 15 - PSYCHOLOGICALASSESSMENT —- OUTPUT 3 Short background ¢ Vincent Felitti and colleagues conducted the study Authors examined childhood abuse's impact on adult mortality ° The study occurred between 1995 and 1997 ¢ Adverse Childhood Experiences encompass various traumas ¢ ACEs' impact resonates through adulthood's struggles e Adverse childhood exposures correlate with adult diseases ¢ Adverse Childhood experiences are linked to death ©GROUP 15 - PSYCHOLOGICALASSESSMENT —- OUTPUT 3 Test Information ¢ This specific exam should be self-administered only ¢ Examinee level of age should be adults ¢ No specific educational level requirement for participants © Time limit depends on participants’ reading speed ¢ Higher score can indicate more health problems ° The test is composed of 10 questions ¢ A test to check signs of abuse ©GROUP 15 - PSYCHOLOGICALASSESSMENT —- OUTPUT 3 Purpose and administrative aspect * Assess childhood trauma for adult mental health Identify adverse events/experiences before adulthood ¢ Measure psychological, physical, and sexual abuse occurrence * To Evaluate household dysfunction: violence, substance use ¢ Inform treatment with strategies and effective interventions * Validate experiences, promote self-awareness, encourage growth ¢ Predict risk for social and health problemsGROUP 15 - PSYCHOLOGICALASSESSMENT —- OUTPUT 3 Psychometric Properties Reliability and Validity * ACE-Q has been examined in different countries * Test showed an appropriate internal consistency/reliability * ACE-Q findings show good test retest reliability * Results interpret it as a unidimensional construct Has internal validity and concurrent criterion validity ¢ High correlation among childhood trauma inventories © * Viable screening tool for adverse childhood experiencesGROUP 15 - PSYCHOLOGICALASSESSMENT —- OUTPUT 3 Psychometric Properties Relevance & Usefulness « ACE-Q was completed on over 9,500 adults « High ACE-Q score means more adversity experiences * Graded-dose response association between ACE-Q and stressors * It predicts risk for homelessness in individuals « ACEs' mental health effects persist into adulthood * 65-aged adults with high ACEs have disorders © * ACE-Q score 6 linked to 20-year shorter lifespanGROUP 15 - PSYCHOLOGICALASSESSMENT —- OUTPUT 3 Sample Report ¢ Assessment: Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q) ¢ Administered on 13 May 2022 by Dr. Hegarty * Test duration: 0 minutes 9 seconds * The test items consisted of 10 questions ¢ Compare with people who have 0 score * Total ACE-Q score: 5, indicating significant risk ¢ High scores correlate with increased health risks ©- PSYCHOLOGICALASSESSMENT —- OUTPUT 3 Sample Report |GROUP 15 - PSYCHOLOGICALASSESSMENT —- OUTPUT 3 Thank you! ALAIN, JHON MICHAEL RACIMO, NEIL CHESKA BRAZAL, LANCE BENEDICT VALENZUELA, NIKOLAI GWYNETH