Perseverative thinking, threat interpretation bias, and emotional reactivity as mediators between adverse childhood experience domains and psychopathology. A longitudinal mediation study in a cohort of Swiss emerging adults | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Perseverative thinking, threat interpretation bias, and emotional reactivity as mediators between adverse childhood experience domains and psychopathology. A longitudinal mediation study in a cohort of Swiss emerging adults
Key Points
Psychopathology shows significant correlations with emotional reactivity and threat interpretation bias, suggesting mediation effects.
Increased levels of adverse childhood experiences lead to heightened emotional reactivity, impacting mental health trajectories.
Longitudinal mediation analysis over time highlights the role of perseverative thinking as a crucial factor in the development of psychopathology.
These findings indicate a need for early psychological interventions focused on addressing these mediators to improve mental health outcomes.