Is taking my kid abroad going to screw them up?
Was this a mistake?
What can we do?

Have you asked any of these questions? We have.
In this research report we present connections between childhood experiences and adult wellness.

Protective Factors that Improve
Long-Term Wellness in TCKs

Research into ACEs, PCEs, and Childhood Mobility

Our research report on Protective Factors for TCKs is NOW available! 

This is the second research report unpacking data from our 2024 survey of 1,643 Adult TCKs from 92 passport countries and a range of backgrounds! In January 2025 we released our First Look research report, which discussed strengths, struggles, mental health, and opinions on what it was like to grow up as a TCK. Learn more about our latest research on TCK education here.
In this research report we consider the impact of trauma and protective factors on:
  • Physical health
  • Lifestyle factors
  • Mental health & mental healthcare
  • Adulthood struggles
  • Views of childhood

How do you absorb information?

Numbers & figures
Download the free PDF and dig in to your heart's content!

Hear someone explain it
Watch the workshop and get your questions answered.

Through Discussion
Host a watch party with your team or staff.

(at a discounted rate!)

Through personalized stories
Read blogs related to this research.

Read the free PDF

We want Parents, Caregivers, and Educators to be equipped with as many resources to help them promote thriving for TCKs as possible. 

Which is why we offer a PDF summary of these research findings for FREE.

An in-depth 150+ page PDF is available for $12.

Watch the Workshop

We know that so many numbers can be overwhelming and confusing.

If you simply want someone to explain it, check out our upcoming Protective Factors Research Workshop. 
Email us at info@tcktraining.com to inquire about a watch party license to get your whole team or staff equipped with this information!

Blogs about this Research

We will be publishing blogs showing how this research shows up in specific sectors or the individualized personal stories of TCKs.
Because ultimately we've been gifted the experiences of 1,643 individual TCKs. And we want to honor those well.

Blogs about this research report will be linked here when they're available!

How to Cite:

Crossman, T., Wells, L., Vahey Smith, E., Amero, H. & Doerwald, C. (2025, September). Protective Factors that Improve Long Term Wellness in TCKs: Research into ACEs, PCEs, and Childhood Mobility. Retrieved from https://www.tcktraining.com/research/protective-factors-that-improve-long-term-wellness-in-tcks