Assessment of PTSD symptoms in a community exposed to serial murder

Herkov, Michael J.; Biernat, Monica

doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-4679(199712)53:8<809::aid-jclp4>3.0.co;2-a

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“…Moreover, there was considerable attrition across time. However, the level of attrition was comparable to other longitudinal studies examining PTSD symptoms (e.g., Herkov & Biernat, 1997), and the response rates at each time point were comparable to other survey studies throughout social science literatures (for a review, see Feil et al, 2007). There is, however, no theoretical reason to believe that these limitations would influence the relationships found within the current sample.…”

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PTSD Symptoms and Sexual Harassment: The Role of Attributions and Perceived Control

Larsen

Fitzgerald

2010

J Interpers Violence

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Researchers have compiled significant evidence demonstrating that sexual harassment leads to psychological harm, including the full symptom picture of PTSD, but few have examined the psychological processes involved. Research on attributions among trauma victims would suggest that causal attributions and perceptions of control may be important predictors of outcomes. The authors discuss a study involving a path model that used data from 189 women involved in sexual harassment litigation. Results indicate that both self-blame and harasser blame were positively related to PTSD symptoms. Control over recovery and the perception that future harassment is unlikely were both related to fewer PTSD symptoms. Unexpectedly, perceived control over future harassment is related to higher levels of PTSD symptoms. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

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PTSD Symptoms and Sexual Harassment: The Role of Attributions and Perceived Control

Larsen

Fitzgerald

2010

J Interpers Violence

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“…Although some researchers have identified the hyperarousal cluster as particularly important in predicting the development of PTSD (O'Donnell, Elliott, Lau, & Creamer, 2007; Schell, Marshall, & Jaycox, 2004; Solomon, Horesh, & Ein-Dor, 2009), others have found reexperiencing symptoms to be more frequently endorsed (Rasmussen, Smith, & Keller, 2007) and to be associated with more severe PTSD (Conrad et al, 2004). Additional research has suggested that avoidance symptoms are endorsed most frequently (Kopel & Friedman, 1997) and are more likely to persist over time (Herkov & Biernat, 1997; Marshall et al, 2006; Perkonigg et al, 2005; Solomon et al, 2009), with some researchers noting that the numbing symptoms of that cluster are often most strongly associated with current PTSD (Foa et al, 1995; Marshall et al, 2006). At the same time, however, others have found avoidance symptoms to be associated with lower severity of PTSD (Betemps et al, 2003).…”

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PTSD symptoms among male Vietnam veterans: Prevalence and associations with diagnostic status.

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Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

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The present study examined reported rates of specific posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in a veteran sample and the extent to which specific symptoms predicted PTSD diagnostic status. A sample of 1325 unmedicated male Vietnam veterans were interviewed using the Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 3rd edition revised (DSM–III–R) by doctoral-level clinicians. Of the total sample, 798 met diagnostic criteria for current PTSD, 189 met criteria for a lifetime diagnosis of PTSD, and 338 did not meet criteria for either current or lifetime PTSD. Overall, participants endorsed a median of 9, and a mean of 8.4 (SD = 5.4) out of 17 possible PTSD symptoms. The most frequently endorsed symptoms among participants meeting criteria for current PTSD were hypervigilance and detachment from others, followed by intrusive recollections and sleep difficulties. The symptoms with the greatest diagnostic sensitivity in this sample were hypervigilance and detachment from others and those with the greatest diagnostic specificity were flashbacks and nightmares. Intrusive recollections and interpersonal detachment were the overall best predictors of current PTSD diagnostic status. Psychiatric comorbidity was associated with increased overall symptom endorsement rather than the presence of a different pattern of symptom distribution. The finding that hyperarousal and detachment symptoms are more strongly associated with PTSD diagnosis is consistent with reports from other studies conducted with veterans and other trauma-exposed samples. However, certain symptoms were found to occur at higher rates than have been reported in different populations with PTSD.

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“…Because of the difficulties associated with the refugee experience, researchers have linked the amount of trauma refugees experience with poor emotional outcomes (Almqvist & Brandell-Forsberg 1997;Herkov & Biernat 1997;Mollica et al 1998). It is not surprising, therefore, that research indicates "higher rates of symptoms and mental disorders in refugees, compared with the general population" (Williams & Berry 1991 p. 632).…”

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Social Work Interventions in Refugee Camps

Drumm

Pittman

Perry

2003

Journal of Social Service Research

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This article offers findings from qualitative needs assessment of Kosovar refugees in south Albania at approximately one month following their flight from Kosovo (May, 1999). Common themes emerged from the interview data including trauma and the desire for emotional help, lack of information about loved ones, and the need for activities and self-determination in the camps. Framing these findings within an ecological model of human development, we propose a comprehensive approach to social work interventions in refugee camps. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH.

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Assessment of PTSD symptoms in a community exposed to serial murder

Cited by 14 publications

References 6 publications

PTSD Symptoms and Sexual Harassment: The Role of Attributions and Perceived Control

PTSD Symptoms and Sexual Harassment: The Role of Attributions and Perceived Control

PTSD symptoms among male Vietnam veterans: Prevalence and associations with diagnostic status.

Social Work Interventions in Refugee Camps

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