scholarly journals Combat‐Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Comorbid Major Depression in U.S. Veterans: The Role of Deployment Cycle Adversity and Social Support

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 276-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. Goetter ◽  
Susanne S. Hoeppner ◽  
Amanda J. Khan ◽  
Meredith E. Charney ◽  
Sarah Wieman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Deployment Cycle

Social Support, Emotional Intelligence, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole L. Hofman ◽  
Austin M. Hahn ◽  
Christine K. Tirabassi ◽  
Raluca M. Gaher
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Exposure to traumatic events and the associated risk of developing Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms is a significant and overlooked concern in the college population. It is important for current research to identify potential protective factors associated with the development and maintenance of PTSD symptoms unique to this population. Emotional intelligence and perceived social support are two identified protective factors that influence the association between exposure to traumatic events and PTSD symptomology. The current study examined the mediating role of social support in the relationship between emotional intelligence and PTSD symptoms. Participants included 443 trauma-exposed university students who completed online questionnaires. The results of this study indicated that social support mediates the relationship between emotional intelligence and reported PTSD symptoms. Thus, emotional intelligence is significantly associated with PTSD symptoms and social support may play an integral role in the relationship between emotional intelligence and PTSD. The current study is the first to investigate the role of social support in the relationship between emotional intelligence and PTSD symptoms. These findings have important treatment and prevention implications with regard to PTSD.

The Role of Social Support in Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Shnaider ◽  
Iris Sijercic ◽  
Sonya G. Wanklyn ◽  
Michael K. Suvak ◽  
Candice M. Monson
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Conjoint Therapy

The role of rape tactics in risk for posttraumatic stress disorder and major depression: results from a national sample of college women

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 708-715 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi M. Zinzow ◽  
Heidi S. Resnick ◽  
Jenna L. McCauley ◽  
Ananda B. Amstadter ◽  
Kenneth J. Ruggiero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
College Women ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
National Sample

Civilian Social Support and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms among National Guard Members

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 14-16
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Laura Prince ◽  
Juhi Rattan ◽  
Neal L. Swartz ◽  
Vipul Shukla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Civilian Life

Increasing evidence suggests that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are highly prevalent and pervasive among National Guard members who served in recent wars. Previous meta-analyses report a lack of social support as one of the strongest risk factors for the development of PTSD symptoms. Social support among military members is typically categorized into two types: assistance and support which is received from military leaders and fellow members of one’s unit and civilian social support which is obtained from civilian family and friends. Prior research has demonstrated that unit support is associated with less severe PTSD symptoms. In addition to unit support, the influence of civilian social support was also considered a potent buffer for PTSD symptoms. Civilian social support is important to National Guard members because their experiences integrate military and civilian life more than active duty soldiers. Unlike intensive studies in active duty military personnel, fewer studies have examined the role of social support in National Guard members, and civilian social support is rarely investigated in these limited studies. This review article examines the role of civilian social support in National Guard members as a potential protective factor against the development of PTSD symptoms.

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