A Longitudinal Study of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Its Relationship with Coping Skill and Locus of Control in Adolescents after an Earthquake in China

Zhang, Weiqing; Liu, Hui; Jiang, Xiaolian; Wu, Dongmei; Tian, Yali

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0088263

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“…Studies generally report better outcomes in individuals classified as being more internal than external, concluding that it is psychologically healthy to perceive that one has control over those things which one is capable of influencing. LoC is not static; studies have shown that it is malleable in response to both life events (such as trauma [13,14]) and interventions such as cognitive training [15–17], thus suggesting that it is possible to improve a person’s ability to internalise, which may incur later health benefits.…”

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Locus of control as a modifiable risk factor for cognitive function in midlife

Anderson

Cochrane

Golding

et al. 2018

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Few modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline have been identified. Despite an external locus of control (LoC) being adversely associated with many psychological and physical health outcomes, few studies have examined whether it is related to cognitive function in adulthood. In 1178 women from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, we examined whether LoC, and change in LoC over time, is associated with cognitive function in midlife. LoC was prospectively measured at mean ages 30 and 48 years using the validated Nowicki-Strickland scale. Cognitive function was examined at mean age 51 years. At both time points, greater externality was associated with lower cognitive function. For example, the group of women classified as being external at mean age 48 years had, on average, a 0.18 lower cognitive function score (95% CI: (0.11 to 0.25) than the group classified as being internal (p<0.001). Participants who changed from external to internal over time, on average, had better cognitive function than those who remained external or changed to become external. In summary, an external LoC may be detrimental to cognitive function. Thus, interventions to increase internality may help to minimise the adverse consequences on cognitive health later in life.

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Locus of control as a modifiable risk factor for cognitive function in midlife

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Cochrane

Golding

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“…The version of the internal/external LOC scale used in this study has acceptable reliability (=0.71). 11 The data gathered was entered using Microsoft Excel and then exported to SPSS for analysis. The quantitative variables, such as age, will be presented as Mean+SD.…”

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“…Research has found that external LOC is related to a higher level of PTSD-symptoms. 11,12 Rotter (1966) explained that an internal LOC protects an individual from PTSD, while an external LOC develops PTSD after stressful life events. 10 However, seeking psychological assistance is not typically done, possibly due to the existing socio-cultural barriers and stigma, or due to the lack of awareness of the nature of MVA-associated stress and LOC.…”

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“…10 However, seeking psychological assistance is not typically done, possibly due to the existing socio-cultural barriers and stigma, or due to the lack of awareness of the nature of MVA-associated stress and LOC. 11 Investigating the prevalence and severity of symptoms is, therefore, important considering the magnitude of MVA injuries in Saudi Arabia and the potential severity of preventable psychological complications.…”

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Assessment of sleep quality, post-traumatic stress disorder, and locus of control in motor vehicle accident survivors

Alshardan¹,

AlShuqaybi²,

Agha³

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BackgroundHigh incidence of Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs) in Saudi Arabia and the established link between MVA and related psychological factors necessitate a survey of the prevalence of MVA and associative factors. AimsTo investigate the relationship between sleep patterns, locus of control, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among MVA survivors at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh. MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted on 334 patients with MVA admitted cases, and patients who visited outpatient clinics. In addition to basic demographic information and driving history, PTSD severity, sleep quality, and locus of control were assessed using a validated PTSD Checklist -Civilian Version (PCL-C), Rotter's Locus of Control Scale (LCS), and items taken from the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index. Association between the variables was analysed using the Chi-Square test. ResultsPrevalence of moderate to severe PTSD was 39.2 per cent. No association between PTSD severity and involvement in an MVA was found. Women had significantly higher scores PTSD lower internal locus of control scores. The majority of the respondents reported fairly good to very good sleep quality, although 18 per cent admitted to having a driving impairment or hindrance in completing other daily activities due to inadequate sleep in the past month. Regarding trouble staying awake while driving, a significant correlation was found with powerful others (p=0.026) and chance (0.019). ConclusionNo correlation was found between PTSD severity, poor sleep, locus of control and MVA in this study, although high rates of PTSD necessitate valid identification and treatment of patients at risk.

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“…2. The Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) is used to measure PTSD symptoms (Weis & Marmar, 1997, Lithuanian version Kazlauskas…”

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Apatinių galūnių amputaciją patyrusių vyrų taikomų įveikos strategijų sąsaja su patiriamais potrauminio streso sutrikimo simptomais

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2016

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A Longitudinal Study of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Its Relationship with Coping Skill and Locus of Control in Adolescents after an Earthquake in China

Cited by 84 publications

References 31 publications

Locus of control as a modifiable risk factor for cognitive function in midlife

Locus of control as a modifiable risk factor for cognitive function in midlife

Assessment of sleep quality, post-traumatic stress disorder, and locus of control in motor vehicle accident survivors

Apatinių galūnių amputaciją patyrusių vyrų taikomų įveikos strategijų sąsaja su patiriamais potrauminio streso sutrikimo simptomais

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