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  • Psychology
  • Military Mental Health
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Perceived social support is linked to reduced posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity.
  • Existing research has not extensively detailed specific support sources for military personnel.
  • Understanding diverse support networks is crucial for mental health interventions in service members.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between perceived social support from family/friends and the broader public with PTSD symptom severity in service members (SMs).
  • To compare the impact of different support sources on PTSD symptom severity.
  • To assess the levels of perceived support from the public among SMs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from two service member samples (N=207 and N=465).
  • Employed multivariate regression analyses to examine associations between perceived support and PTSD symptom severity.
  • Assessed perceived support from family/friends and the broader public.

Main Results:

  • Service members reported high levels of perceived support from both family/friends and the broader public.
  • Perceived support from family and friends was negatively associated with PTSD symptom severity (β = -.23).
  • Perceived support from the broader public showed a similar, though not statistically significant, negative association with PTSD symptom severity (β = -.21).

Conclusions:

  • Service members perceive substantial support from both intimate networks and the general public.
  • While support from family and friends demonstrated a clear link to lower PTSD symptom severity, public support may also play a role, warranting further investigation.
  • Findings suggest that fostering perceptions of broad public support could be a valuable adjunct in managing PTSD among service members.