Application of life course theoretical models in the relationship between exposure to early life adversity and psychopathology symptoms

Abstract

Early life adversity is related to multiple forms of psychopathology throughout the lifespan. However, relatively little is known about the way in which the characteristics of adversity influence subsequent mental health outcomes. The development of life course theoretical models provides a fresh perspective that aims to determine the causal association between early adversity and psychopathology. This article reviews research studies which applied one or more theoretical models, including the sensitive period, risk accumulation, risk chain, and recency models, to capture the relationship between exposure to early life adversity and psychopathology, so as to identify how early interventions can be improved.

Abstract

【摘要】 早期成长逆境与多种精神病理症状风险有关, 但关于逆境特征如何影响随后的精神健康结局尚未明确。生命历 程理论模型的发展为揭示早期逆境特征与精神病理学风险的因果关联提供了新的视角。本文通过对既往文献进行综述, 分别介绍了生命历程理论模型中的敏感期模型、风险累积模型、风险链模型和近因模型在早期逆境与精神病理症状关联研 究中的应用, 为早期成长逆境的早期干预提供一定依据。