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Individual predictors of traumatic reactions in firefighters.
- Source :
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The Journal of nervous and mental disease [J Nerv Ment Dis] 2000 Jun; Vol. 188 (6), pp. 333-9. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- Increasingly, theorists and researchers in the area of trauma are pointing to the importance of individual differences in resilience and vulnerability as key determinants of the intensity and duration of trauma-related symptoms. Determining the relative influence of individual predictors is important for the further development of theoretical models for understanding trauma responses and for the subsequent development of intervention strategies that are sensitive to individual differences. This study explores the influence of individual factors and social support on traumatic reactions in firefighters exposed to tragic events in the line of duty. A total of 164 Australian firefighters completed questionnaires targeting locus of control, self-efficacy, patterns of interpersonal relating, social support and level of emotional distress. Results indicate that individuals with feelings of insecurity, lack of personal control, and alienation from others were more likely to experience higher levels of depression and posttraumatic stress symptoms subsequent to exposure to traumatic events on the job.
- Subjects :
- Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Adult
Affective Symptoms diagnosis
Affective Symptoms epidemiology
Affective Symptoms etiology
Australia epidemiology
Depressive Disorder epidemiology
Depressive Disorder etiology
Female
Humans
Internal-External Control
Male
Middle Aged
Occupational Diseases epidemiology
Occupational Diseases etiology
Personality Inventory statistics & numerical data
Probability
Regression Analysis
Self Efficacy
Severity of Illness Index
Social Support
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic epidemiology
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic etiology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Depressive Disorder diagnosis
Fires
Individuality
Life Change Events
Occupational Diseases diagnosis
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic diagnosis
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0022-3018
- Volume :
- 188
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of nervous and mental disease
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10890341
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00005053-200006000-00003