Yan Wenjun

BackgroundChildhood experiences can exert a huge impact on adult psychological conditions. Previous studies have confirmed the effects of adverse childhood experiences and benevolent childhood experiences on psychological distress separately, but few studies explored a combined effect of ACEs and BCEs on psychological distress. The aim of this study was to explore a combined effect of ACEs and BCEs on psychological distress among Chinese undergraduates.MethodsParticipants were undergraduates aged 17–24 years and completed a self-reported questionnaire. A series of regression analyses were conducted to examine the association between childhood experiences and psychological distress.ResultsA total of 65.7% of undergraduates had BCEs, 27.1% of undergraduates had ACEs, and 12.9% of undergraduates had ACEs and BCEs simultaneously. Logistic regression analysis indicated that undergraduates who experienced high ACEs were more likely to have a high risk of psychological distress [odds ratio = 1.46, 1.84, and 3.15 for uncertainty stress, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation, respectively], while undergraduates who experienced High BCEs were less likely to have psychological distress compared with Low-Both group. The combined effect of ACEs and BCEs could also play as a protective factor in uncertainty stress and depressive symptoms.ConclusionOur findings suggested that ACEs and BCEs could not only predict the psychological distress independently, but also BCEs could counteract the negative effect of ACEs in psychological problems. There is an even greater need to identify and support the victims of ACEs and to increase BCEs in early childhood.

Two combinations, namely, adhering to the integration of the basic principles of Marxism with China’s specific realities and with the excellent traditional Chinese culture, are the core propositions of the ideological system of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, and also an important methodology for promoting the construction of ecological civilization. The Marxist ecological view is based on the value of “reconciliation between man and nature,” while traditional Chinese farming culture is based on the practical ethics of “the unity of nature and man” and “moderation of use.” However, due to different times and cultural regions, there are many differences in the background and implementation methods. From the new perspective of “two combinations,” combined with the requirements of the times in the construction of contemporary ecological civilization, this paper systematically sorts out the theoretical logic and practical transformation of the integration of the two and explores the reality and implementation path of the integration of Marxism and traditional Chinese farming culture. Integration path analysis: 1) Promote theoretical construction. First, based on the “two combinations,” we must explore the theoretical model of agricultural civilization in which man and nature coexist harmoniously and create a new form of agricultural civilization with Chinese characteristics. Second, we must dig deep into traditional Chinese farming culture and ecological wisdom, find the point of convergence with Marxist ecological civilization thought, and build a research system of agricultural civilization with distinctive Chinese characteristics. Third, we must focus on cultivating a socialist agricultural civilization research and teaching team with high academic literacy and innovation ability, and produce a number of original theoretical achievements. 2) Promote the modernization and transformation of traditional Chinese farming culture. Adhere to the value guidance of the Marxist ecological view; realize the organic combination of tradition and modernity in farming culture; collaborative protection of farming culture is carried out through industrial coordination, education coordination, and institutional coordination. 3) Realize the Sinicization of the Marxist ecological concept. Translate the core concept of the Marxist ecological concept into cultural symbols that fit the national psychology and realize popularization.