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Individual predictors of posttraumatic distress: a structural equation model.

C Regehr1, D Hemsworth, J Hill

  • 1Institute for Medical Sciences and Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. cheryl.regehr@utoronto.ca

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|March 31, 2001
PubMed
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This study found that firefighters with better relational capacity experienced more social support, which in turn reduced posttraumatic distress. Strong relationships are key to buffering trauma effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Traditional trauma research focused on the
  • dose-effect
  • model, but recent studies emphasize personality and environmental factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To model the relationship between relational capacity, social support, and posttraumatic distress in firefighters.
  • To investigate factors beyond event severity in understanding trauma responses.

Main Methods:

  • 164 firefighters completed questionnaires on trauma exposure, social support, distress, and relational capacity.
  • Structural equation modeling was employed to analyze the data and develop a theoretical framework.

Main Results:

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  • The hypothesized model demonstrated an excellent fit.
  • Higher relational capacity was associated with greater perceived social support.
  • Increased perceived social support was linked to lower levels of posttraumatic distress.

Conclusions:

  • Individual differences in relational capacity significantly influence posttraumatic distress.
  • The ability to form and maintain supportive relationships is crucial for mitigating trauma's impact.
  • Findings challenge the sole reliance on the dose-effect model for understanding trauma response.