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Predictors of posttraumatic stress disorder and other psychological symptoms in trauma-exposed firefighters

Meyer, Eric C., Zimering, Rose, Daly, Erin, Knight, Jeffrey, Kamholz, Barbara W., Gulliver, Suzy Bird·2012·Psychological Services
DOI 10.1037/a0026414
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Abstract

Firefighters are exposed to a range of potentially traumatic stressors, yet studies examining the impact of this exposure are equivocal. Although some studies suggest increased risk for mental health problems, others suggest unusual resilience. Type of assessment methodology may contribute to the lack of consistent findings. We assessed 142 trauma-exposed, professional firefighters utilizing a standardized clinical interview and self-report measures and found low rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnoses (4.2%), and depressive, anxiety, and alcohol-abuse symptoms. Frequency of trauma exposure did not predict psychological symptoms. Perceived social support, occupational stress, coping, as well as the interaction between perceived social support and self-blame were significant predictors of symptoms. Firefighters reporting low-perceived social support and high self-blame demonstrated the highest levels of clinically significant symptoms. These findings may inform education, treatment, and resilience training for emergency personnel.

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Authors
Meyer, E. C., Zimering, R., Daly, E., Knight, J., Kamholz, B. W., & Gulliver, S. B.
Affiliations
United States Department of Veterans Affairs (US)
ORCID
Venue
Psychological Services
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Published
2012-02
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
1-15
ISSN
  • 1541-1559 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-148X
DOI
10.1037/a0026414
OpenAlex
W1972083753
Cited by
252
References
58
Citations by year
2026: 14 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 12 · 2022: 25 · 2021: 27 · 2020: 28 · 2019: 30 · 2018: 17 · 2017: 16 · 2016: 19 · 2015: 16 · 2014: 10 · 2013: 13 · 2012: 3
FWCI
15.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychological Services (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institute of Mental Health
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Occupational Health and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › COVID-19 and Mental Health
Keywords
post-traumatic stress disorder, firefighters, occupational trauma exposure, psychological symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, alcohol abuse, perceived social support, self-blame, occupational stress, coping, resilience, emergency workers
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Alcohol Drinking, Anxiety, Depression, Female, Fires, Forecasting, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Risk, Social Support, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Stress, Psychological, Wounds and Injuries, Firefighters

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