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The analytic sample included 17,242 women aged 18-61 who completed online surveys on ACEs (ACE-IQ), social support (MSPSS), relationship status (in a relationship/single or widowed) and number of children. We found that all ACE groups, except the abuse only group, reported significantly lower perceived social support on total and subscale scores, except the family subscale where the abuse only group also showed a significant difference. The strongest association was observed among women exposed to two or more ACEs (-5.88, 95% CI [-6.57, -5.19]). Only the two or more ACEs group was significantly less likely to be in a relationship compared to the non-exposed group (OR = 0.86, 95% CI [0.78, 0.96]). Women in the neglect only (IRR = 1.13, 95% CI [1.08–1.18]) and two or more ACEs groups (IRR = 1.06, 95% CI [1.03–1.09]) reported having significantly more children compared to the ACE group. These findings suggest that these specific ACEs, particularly when experienced together, are linked to social and family functioning in adulthood. Moving beyond cumulative scores for a more nuanced understanding of ACEs long-term effects may guide more targeted intervention strategies. Keywords: Adverse childhood experiences, social support, family functioning, adult outcomes.","abstract_html":"Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been linked to poorer adult wellbeing, but less is known about how specific ACEs relate to adult outcomes. This study examined how three types of ACEs – non-sexual abuse, neglect and household dysfunction – are related to perceived social support, relationship status and number of children. Data were drawn from the population-based SAGA cohort, which reflects the broader Icelandic female population. The analytic sample included 17,242 women aged 18-61 who completed online surveys on ACEs (ACE-IQ), social support (MSPSS), relationship status (in a relationship/single or widowed) and number of children. We found that all ACE groups, except the abuse only group, reported significantly lower perceived social support on total and subscale scores, except the family subscale where the abuse only group also showed a significant difference. The strongest association was observed among women exposed to two or more ACEs (-5.88, 95% CI [-6.57, -5.19]). Only the two or more ACEs group was significantly less likely to be in a relationship compared to the non-exposed group (OR = 0.86, 95% CI [0.78, 0.96]). Women in the neglect only (IRR = 1.13, 95% CI [1.08–1.18]) and two or more ACEs groups (IRR = 1.06, 95% CI [1.03–1.09]) reported having significantly more children compared to the ACE group. These findings suggest that these specific ACEs, particularly when experienced together, are linked to social and family functioning in adulthood. Moving beyond cumulative scores for a more nuanced understanding of ACEs long-term effects may guide more targeted intervention strategies. 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