Understanding the Impact of Trauma Exposure on Posttraumatic Stress Symptomatology: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Chen, Wei; Wang, Long; Zhang, Xingli; Shi, Jiannong

doi:10.1080/15325024.2011.595293

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“…Among all the included studies, the Kidcope was the most commonly used measure of coping ( n = 6) [ 15 , 17 , 34 , 35 , 38 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 ]. Other measures included the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire [ 29 , 31 ], Coping Style Questionnaire [ 14 , 32 ], Children’s Coping Strategies Checklist [ 18 , 39 ], Brief Cope [ 33 ], Coping Strategy Scale [ 30 ], Self-Report Coping Measure (SRCM) [ 36 ], How I Coped Under Pressure Scale (HICUPS) [ 36 ], Children’s Coping Assistance Checklist [ 34 ], Rumination Response Scale [ 28 ], and Rumination Scale for Children [ 12 ]. In addition to the types of coping, two articles measured a child’s belief in their ability to cope.…”

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“…Chen, Wang, Zhang, and Shi [ 30 ] used the Coping Strategy Scale [ 44 ]. The 36-item measure included seven subscales: problem-solving, social support, positive cognitive restructuring, forbearance, escape, emotional expression, and wishful thinking.…”

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“…The 36-item measure included seven subscales: problem-solving, social support, positive cognitive restructuring, forbearance, escape, emotional expression, and wishful thinking. Chen et al [ 30 ] grouped the seven subscales into two coping constructs, problem-focused (19 items) and emotion-focused (17 items).…”

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Coping and Post-Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents after an Acute Onset Disaster: A Systematic Review

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Wegmann

Backode

2021

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Acute onset disasters impact children’s and adolescents’ psychological well-being, often leading to mental health challenges. The way a young person copes with the event plays a significant role in development of post-disaster psychopathology. Coping has been widely studied after acute onset disasters, however, difficulties conducting research in post-disaster contexts and the individualized nature of coping make accurate assessment of coping a significant challenge. A systematic literature search of multiple databases and previous reviews was conducted, exploring scholarly documentation of coping measurement and the relationship between coping and post-traumatic stress (PTSS) symptoms after acute onset disasters. A total of 384 peer-reviewed manuscripts were identified, and 18 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the current review. The studies examined coping and post-traumatic stress in the wake of acute onset disasters such as terrorist events and natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires. Greater PTSS symptoms were related to internalizing, externalizing, rumination, and avoidant coping strategies. Coping measurement was constrained due to measurement variance, lack of developmentally and contextually vali-dated instruments, theoretical misalignment, and absence of comprehensive tools to assess coping. Robust and consistent measures of coping should be established to inform research and interventions to reduce the impact of disasters on children’s and adolescents’ well-being.

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Coping and Post-Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents after an Acute Onset Disaster: A Systematic Review

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2021

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“…Negative or maladaptive strategies such as rumination, escape-oriented, and avoidant coping have been associated with greater symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress [ 18 , 19 ]. Conversely, adaptive coping strategies such as problem-focused, positive cognitive restructuring, and use of emotional support have all been found to buffer post-disaster psychopathology [ 20 , 21 , 22 ].…”

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“…(2) What are the relationships between coping strategies and emotional distress among U.S. adolescents? Specifically, we hypothesize that adaptive or active coping will protect against emotional distress symptoms [ 20 , 21 , 22 ]. On the contrary, we believe that the utilization of disengagement coping will serve as a maladaptive coping strategy and be associated with higher distress symptoms among youths [ 18 , 19 ].…”

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Kidcope and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Understanding High School Students’ Coping and Emotional Well-Being

Hsieh

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Tan

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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in social isolation, grief, and loss among many adolescents. As the pandemic continues to impact individuals and communities across the globe, it is critical to address the psychological well-being of youths. More studies are needed to understand the effective ways adolescents cope with pandemic-related psychological distress. In this study, 146 students from 1 high school in a U.S. midwestern state completed an adapted version of Kidcope, a widely used coping instrument in disaster research, and measures were taken on generalized distress and COVID-19-related worries. Findings indicated that most students experienced COVID-19-related fears and general emotional distress. Additionally, we found that disengagement coping strategies were associated with lower general distress (p ≤ 0.05) and COVID-19 worries (p ≤ 0.10). Active coping was not associated with general distress and COVID-19 worries. Overall, our findings highlight the need to develop tailored interventions targeting youth coping strategies to reduce and prevent emotional distress and amplify healthy coping skills as the pandemic persists.

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Cognitive Performance in the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster: The Role of Coping Strategies, Theory of Mind and Peer Social Support

Cadamuro

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Vezzali

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Child Youth Care Forum

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Background\ud In May 2012, Northern Italy was struck by a tremendous series of earthquakes, which had devastating consequences and persisted for several months. Previous research shows that coping strategies and Theory of Mind (ToM) can help sustaining cognitive performance after a traumatic experience.\ud Objective\ud We conducted a study to examine whether coping strategies used by elementary school children who were victims of the earthquakes were helpful in facing the consequences of these earthquakes by being positively associated with ToM and, in turn, with better cognitive performance.\ud Methods\ud We administered a questionnaire to 517 elementary school children a few months after the earthquakes of May 2012.\ud Results\ud Results revealed that active coping strategies were associated with greater ToM abilities that, in turn, were related with better cognitive performance. In contrast, negative coping strategies were negatively associated with the ability to mentalize others’ mental states and, in turn, with less positive cognitive performance. Avoidant coping strategies were positively associated with improved cognitive performance. Moreover, they were also associated with better cognitive performance via greater ToM abilities (this latter effect was present only among those perceiving stronger social support from their peers).\ud Conclusions\ud Active and avoidant coping strategies and ToM are important factors associated with better cognitive performance in the aftermath of a natural disaster

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Understanding the Impact of Trauma Exposure on Posttraumatic Stress Symptomatology: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Cited by 10 publications

References 40 publications

Coping and Post-Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents after an Acute Onset Disaster: A Systematic Review

Coping and Post-Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents after an Acute Onset Disaster: A Systematic Review

Kidcope and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Understanding High School Students’ Coping and Emotional Well-Being

Cognitive Performance in the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster: The Role of Coping Strategies, Theory of Mind and Peer Social Support

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