College
College of Health Professions
Date of Last Revision
2026-04-28 12:33:01
Major
Social Work
Honors Course
Sr Honors Project: Social Work 001
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
This honors project will aim to discover how adverse childhood experiences (ACES) affect a child’s mental health, substance use, and education. ACES are potentially traumatic events that occur between ages zero to seventeen (Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, 2024). Some examples could include experiencing violence, abuse, neglect, having a family member attempt or die by suicide, growing up around substance use, mental health problems, parental separation, and household members being incarcerated. ACES are widely recognized as powerful predictors on long-term outcomes of children. This proposal will highlight the importance of recognizing ACES within children, trauma-informed care, and appropriate interventions for these issues. Understanding the impact of ACES is essential for developing strategies and support that mitigate harm and foster positivity in children’s lives. Our project will consist of analyzing and annotating a minimum of 30 articles about ACES and possible causation. Our research will be approximately 15-20 pages in length.
Research Sponsor
Mark McManus
First Reader
Timothy McCarragher
Second Reader
Becky Thomas
Honors Faculty Advisor
Jina Sang
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Lobello, Annalisa M. and Kemer, Kayla A., "Long-Term Effect of ACES on Children’s Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Education" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2122.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2122