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Longitudinal linkages between perceived social support and posttraumatic stress symptoms: Sequential roles of social causation and social selection

Kaniasty, Krzysztof, Norris, Fran H.·2008·Journal of Traumatic Stress

Abstract

The authors examined social causation and social selection explanations for the association between perceptions of social support and psychological distress. Data came from a sample of 557 victims of natural disaster in Mexico. Structural equation modeling analyses indicated that social causation (more social support leading to less posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]) explained the support-to-distress relationship in the earlier postdisaster phase, 6 to 12 months after the impact. Both causal mechanisms emerged as significant paths in the midpoint of the study (12 and 18 months). Only social selection (more PTSD leading to less social support) accounted for the support-to-distress relationship at 18 to 24 months after the event. Interpersonal and social dynamics of disasters may explain why these two contrasting causal mechanisms emerged over time.

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Authors
Kaniasty, K., & Norris, F. H.
Affiliations
  • University of Opole (PL)
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania (US)
Corresponding author
  • Kaniasty, Krzysztof
  • Norris, Fran H.
Venue
Journal of Traumatic Stress
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2008-06
Volume
21
Issue
3
Pages
274-281
ISSN
  • 0894-9867 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-6598
OpenAlex
W2047081580
Cited by
524
References
46
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FWCI
19.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Traumatic Stress (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Mental Health (R01MH051278, 2 R01 MH51278)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
Keywords
perceived social support, post-traumatic stress disorder, social causation, social selection, natural disasters, disaster victims, psychological distress, interpersonal dynamics
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Data Collection, Disasters, Family Relations, Female, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Life Change Events, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Mexico, Models, Psychological, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Social Perception, Social Support, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Stress, Psychological, Survivors, Crime Victims

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