Childhood Emotional Trauma Linked to Later Social Distress

YA’s Emotional Spectrum: The Tug-of-War Between Fluffy Romance And Raw Trauma

Explore how YA books balance swoony romance with gut‑wrenching trauma, why this emotional tug‑of‑war hooks readers, and what it means for young adult fiction fans.

Childhood Emotional Trauma Linked to Later Social Distress

A new study reveals that childhood emotional trauma increases social avoidance and distress in adolescents, but resilience can help mitigate these effects. Surveying 577 junior high students, researchers found resilience acted as a buffer, enabling traumatized teens to engage more positively with peers.