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. 2022 Feb 28;24(3):1465–1482. doi: 10.1177/15248380221075087

Table 1.

Sub-categories of adverse childhood experiences used in this review.

Childhood Maltreatment Household Dysfunction Other
Physical abuse Household mental illness Peer victimisation/bullying
Sexual abuse Household criminality Peer rejection
Emotional abuse Household alcohol abuse Community violence
Neglect Household substance use Witnessing crime
Harsh punishment Domestic violence/abuse Criminal victimisation
Low caregiver warmth Financial hardship Multiple hospitalisations
Parental divorce/separation Chronic illness
Death of family member Care placement
Exposure to war/conflict
Natural disasters
Societal insecurity
Sexually transmitted disease
Homelessness