Childhood trauma is a widely prevalent issue which significantly affects the psychological well-being of young adults'. This study examines the correlation between childhood trauma (comprising Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, Emotional Neglect, Physical Neglect, and Sexual Abuse), Locus of Control, and Learned Optimism in Indian young adults. By addressing this gap in the literature, we aim to gain deeper insights into the psychological consequences of childhood trauma. A convenience sampling method was used to collect data using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-SR, Rotter's Locus of Control Scale, and the Learned Optimism Scale. The results suggest weak positive correlations between all childhood trauma domains and Locus of Control, while they exhibit negative correlations with Learned Optimism. These findings suggest that additional factors may contribute to the complex relationship between these variables, underscoring the need for further exploration.
