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Coping self-efficacy perceptions as a mediator between acute stress response and long-term distress following natural disasters

Benight, Charles C., Harper, Michelle L.·2002·Journal of Traumatic Stress

Abstract

The mediating effect of coping self‐efficacy (CSE) perceptions between acute stress responses (ASR) and 1 ‐year distress following two disasters was tested. Between 3 and 8 weeks after the second disaster and again at 1 year, 46 residents completed questionnaires. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms and global distress served as outcomes. Multiple regression demonstrated that ASR and Time 1 CSE were significant predictors of both Time 1 outcomes. Time 1 PTSD symptoms and Time 2 CSE were significant factors for Time 2 PTSD symptoms. Gender was significant for Time 2 PTSD symptoms, but not for Time 2 global distress. Longitudinally. Time 1 CSE predicted Time 2 PTSD symptoms, but not general distress. CSE mediated between ASR and both psychological outcomes at Time 2. Coping self‐efficacy perceptions provide a possible intervention target.

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Authors
Benight, C. C., & Harper, M. L.
Affiliations
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (US)
Corresponding author
Benight, Charles C.
Venue
Journal of Traumatic Stress
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2002-06
Volume
15
Issue
3
Pages
177-186
ISSN
  • 0894-9867 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-6598
OpenAlex
W2096053457
Cited by
304
References
47
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FWCI
4.86
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Traumatic Stress (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Science Foundation
  • Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado Boulder
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Disaster Management and Resilience
Keywords
coping self-efficacy, acute stress response, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychological distress, natural disasters, disaster survivors, mediation, gender differences, intervention targets
MeSH terms
Acute Disease, Adaptation, Psychological, Chronic Disease, Colorado, Disasters, Female, Fires, Humans, Life Change Events, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Middle Aged, Predictive Value of Tests, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Surveys and Questionnaires, Regression Analysis, Social Support, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Time Factors, Self Efficacy

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