By Cate Kelly, Sarah Ballif, Rob Oehler, Skyler Revutin, Ann Marie Camp

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Miriam Liss

Abstract

Childhood emotional maltreatment is related to negative psychological outcomes in adulthood, including psychopathology and decreased levels of flourishing. This study aims to investigate psychological flexibility, which involves the ability to overcome negative emotions to accomplish valued goals, as a potential moderator and mediator in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and flourishing. A preliminary analysis of our data indicated that psychological flexibility was both a mediator and moderator in this relationship, which has important clinical implications.