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J Irene Harris1,2, Thad Q Strom3,2, Christopher R Erbes3,2,4
1Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Bedford, MA, USA.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|June 4, 2019
Summary
A new scale, the Vocational Efficacy in Trauma Survivors Scale (VETSS), shows promise for measuring how well veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cope with workplace stress. This tool can aid vocational rehabilitation research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Occupational Health
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly impacts vocational adjustment and necessitates effective vocational rehabilitation.
- Veteran self-efficacy in managing workplace stressors is a critical factor in rehabilitation outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline preliminary development of the Vocational Efficacy in Trauma Survivors Scale (VETSS).
- To measure perceived self-efficacy in managing PTSD symptoms within a workplace setting.
- To enhance vocational rehabilitation research for veterans with PTSD.
Main Methods:
- Veterans undergoing outpatient PTSD treatment completed the proposed VETSS instrument.
- Participants also responded to measures of vocational and psychological functioning.
- Exploratory factor analysis was used to assess instrument validity.
Main Results:
- Exploratory factor analysis identified two subscales: Workplace Coping and Self-Disclosure.
- The VETSS demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity in a sample of working veterans with PTSD.
Conclusions:
- The VETSS shows potential as a reliable and valid measure for vocational rehabilitation research.
- This scale can inform interventions aimed at improving vocational outcomes for veterans with PTSD.
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