1.20 Maternal Adverse Childhood Experiences and Offspring Externalizing Problems: Are Maternal Familism and Social Support Resilience Factors Among Puerto Rican Families?

Offspring of mothers with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) exposure are at risk for developing externalizing difficulties, which are associated with several negative outcomes across the lifespan. Although this link has been established, less is known about maternal resilience factors of lower offspring externalizing problems (EPs) when considered in a model adjusting for maternal ACEs. Understanding resilience factors in the relation between maternal ACEs and offspring EPs is important for identifying treatment targets and families in need of prevention.