Pre-attack stress-load, appraisals, and coping in children's responses to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

نویسندگان

  • Liliana J Lengua
  • Anna C Long
  • Andrew N Meltzoff
چکیده

BACKGROUND Appraisal and coping following a disaster are important factors in children's post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms. However, little is known about predictors of disaster coping responses. This study examined stress-load, appraisals and coping styles measured prior to the September 11 terrorist attacks as predictors of 9/11-specific appraisals, coping and PTS. METHODS A community sample of children and parents (N = 143) participating in an ongoing study were interviewed by phone approximately 1 month following 9/11. RESULTS Pre-attack stress-load, appraisal and coping styles predicted children's 9/11-specific appraisals, coping, and PTS. 9/11-specific threat appraisals and avoidant coping predicted higher PTS and mediated the effects of pre-attack stress-load and threat appraisal. CONCLUSIONS Pre-disaster stress-load, appraisal and coping styles predict disaster-specific appraisal and coping, which in turn, contribute to PTS. Coping interventions might mitigate PTS symptoms following a disaster.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines

دوره 47 12  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2006