Differential Influence of Social Support in Emerging Adulthood Across Sources of Support and Profiles of Interpersonal and Non-Interpersonal Potentially Traumatic Experiences

Sharp, Katianne M. Howard; Schwartz, Laura E.; Barnes, Sarah E.; Jamison, Lacy E.; Miller‐Graff, Laura E.; Howell, Kathryn H.

doi:10.1080/10926771.2017.1289999

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“…Indeed, these different sources of support fulfill various functions, such as allowing young people to feel loved, recognized and encouraged, to receive advice and to express themselves. Consistent with work that highlights how critical these are to the development of young people in transition to adulthood in the general population ( 6 , 25 , 36 ), the young people who have a parent with a mental illness in our study considered them to be “vital” support, mitigating the impact of inadequate support from their parents. This qualitative finding, however, diverges significantly from the results of a large longitudinal study conducted among young people in transition to adulthood with a depressed parent, in which quality of social functioning was not identified as playing a significant protective role in resilience among youth with a depressed parent, in comparison with the parent-child relationship or the youth's intelligence quotient ( 46 ).…”

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“…Young people going through this developmental period face major changes in their social interactions and new challenges, such as the development of autonomy toward their parents and the emergence of stability and intimacy in their social and romantic relationships ( 32 ). To varying degrees across youth in this age group ( 25 ), parental support tends to decline while peer and romantic partner support increases ( 34 ). The relative influence of parental vs. peer or romantic partner support is still a source of debate in the scientific literature.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The relative influence of parental vs. peer or romantic partner support is still a source of debate in the scientific literature. Findings from several studies have suggested that parental support is a central protective factor in the transition to adulthood ( 6 , 25 , 29 ), particularly in reducing depressive symptoms ( 35 ). Instead, other studies have highlighted the role of peers, explaining that they can, in some cases, mitigate more difficult family dynamics or even compensate for poor parental support ( 36 ).…”

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Perceived Support and Sense of Social Belonging in Young Adults Who Have a Parent With a Mental Illness

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This participatory action research explores the perceived social support of youth whose parents have a mental illness during their transition to adulthood. Social support is an important protection factor during this developmental period, but few studies have explored how these young adults perceive their social support. Nor has any study assessed whether participation in a group-based participatory action research project could improve these youth's sense of support.Purpose: (1) identify which aspects of social support these youth spontaneously address when talking about their experiences in Photovoice workshops; (2) explore how participants view these types of workshops as a good way to improve their sense of social support and belonging.Methodology: Ten young adults (nine women and one man) between the ages of 18 and 25 who have at least one parent with a mental illness participated in Photovoice meetings in 2019. These group meetings aimed to explore and share their experiences as young adults whose parents have a mental illness. The testimonies were combined with data obtained from the abbreviated version of the Social Provisions Scale and the Scale of Social Belonging.Results: The quantitative results suggest that participants consider their social support levels to be high, but their qualitative statements highlight low level or absence of parental support in terms of emotional, informative or instrumental levels. They see themselves as an important source of support for their parent and discuss the importance of having other supports figures (romantic partner, employer, friends, sibling, etc.). Conversely, they have difficulty asking for help for various reasons (including fear of stigma). They consider that their participation in this Photovoice project allowed them to feel heard, supported and to develop a sense of belonging to a group.Discussion: To conclude, clinical issues to be considered for psychosocial intervention with young adults of parents with a mental illness are discussed.

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“…Previous studies have shown that among individuals who have experienced interpersonal trauma, social support from family, friends and peers was negatively associated with suicidality [ 29 , 30 ] as well as the development [ 31 ] and severity of PTSD [ 32 ]. Interpersonal function is one of the main aspects of personality [ 33 ].…”

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Interpersonal trauma moderates the relationship between personality factors and suicidality of individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder

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Park

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Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more prone to suicidal ideation and behavior. While those who have experienced interpersonal trauma exhibit more suicidality than those who have experienced non-interpersonal trauma, it is unclear how the traumatic effects are related to an individual’s personality characteristics. This study examined the association between interpersonal trauma and personality factors with suicidality, and elucidated the moderating role of interpersonal trauma in individuals with PTSD. The study included 6,022 participants from the Korean Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study 2011. The Korean Version of Composite International Diagnostic Interview was used for the survey, including the participants’ history of suicidality, the traumas they have experienced, and their PTSD symptoms. The 11-item version of the Big Five Inventory (BFI-11) was used to assess the participants’ personality factors. 76 individuals were diagnosed with PTSD, while 810 had been exposed to trauma but were not diagnosed with any DSM-IV mental disorder. Among the individuals with PTSD, those who had experienced interpersonal trauma were more likely to have suicidal ideation than those who had experienced non-interpersonal trauma (p = .020; odds ratio [OR] = 3.643; 95% confidence interval of OR = [1.226, 10.825]). High agreeableness and conscientiousness predicted less suicidality in those exposed to non-interpersonal trauma, while predicting more suicidality in those exposed to interpersonal trauma. Clinicians examining individuals with PTSD should pay closer attention to the trauma that they have experienced, as well as their personality factors, to provide appropriate treatment.

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“…Trauma is always best understood in a relational context and how it develops within the person is necessarily influenced by the interpersonal context during and after the traumatic event. The relational context and resources influence whether a potentially traumatic event manifests with long-term traumatic consequences (Shallcross et al, 2016;Sharp et al, 2017). While the therapist may be an important aspect of the relational context, their interaction with the individual is more focused even in the context of ongoing therapy.…”

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Existential–Humanistic Therapy and Disaster Response: Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hoffman

2020

Journal of Humanistic Psychology

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The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected the mental health field. The unique distress caused by the pandemic along with the need for many to transition their therapy practices to TeleHealth/Telepsychology modalities caught many therapists, including existential–humanistic therapists, unprepared to make the necessary adjustments to treat clients in a manner that is safe and effective. Existential–humanistic therapy often is neglected with trauma and disaster relief work, despite its relevancy and important contributions. All therapies must adjust in crisis situations, particularly when adjustments to how services are offered are disrupted; however, the impact of these changes varies by therapeutic orientation. As an approach that values genuineness, empathy, and presence, existential–humanistic therapy faces unique challenges when employed with disaster response. However, when these challenges are faced, existential–humanistic therapy has much to offer disaster response, including consideration of existential guilt, existential shattering, existential anxiety, and existential perspectives on self-care.

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Differential Influence of Social Support in Emerging Adulthood Across Sources of Support and Profiles of Interpersonal and Non-Interpersonal Potentially Traumatic Experiences

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Perceived Support and Sense of Social Belonging in Young Adults Who Have a Parent With a Mental Illness

Perceived Support and Sense of Social Belonging in Young Adults Who Have a Parent With a Mental Illness

Interpersonal trauma moderates the relationship between personality factors and suicidality of individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder

Existential–Humanistic Therapy and Disaster Response: Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic

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