Hope Agency and Hope Pathways as Potential Mediators of Trauma Exposure and Psychological Adjustment in Emerging Adults

Authors

Miranda R. Schaffer, University of MichiganFollow
Edward C. Chang, University of MichiganFollow
Alaina E. Gregory, University of MichiganFollow
Misu Kwon, University of MichiganFollow
Claire J. Shimshock, University of MichiganFollow
Nithya M. Rao, University of MichiganFollow
Paige K. Demers, University of MichiganFollow
Madeleine R. Vieth, University of MichiganFollow
Jameson K. Hirsch, East Tennessee State UniversityFollow

Abstract

The present study examined hope as a mediator between trauma exposure and negative affective conditions in 490 college students. Hope agency, but not hope pathways, mediated some of the association. Trauma exposure maintained a significant association with negative affective conditions. Implications for counselors working with trauma-exposed college students are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Schaffer, Miranda R.; Chang, Edward C.; Gregory, Alaina E.; Kwon, Misu; Shimshock, Claire J.; Rao, Nithya M.; Demers, Paige K.; Vieth, Madeleine R.; and Hirsch, Jameson K. (2022) "Hope Agency and Hope Pathways as Potential Mediators of Trauma Exposure and Psychological Adjustment in Emerging Adults," Adultspan Journal: Vol. 21: Iss. 1, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33470/2161-0029.1000
Available at: https://mds.marshall.edu/adsp/vol21/iss1/3