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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Peritraumatic dissociation (PD) and coping strategies (CS) are known predictors of posttraumatic symptomatology (PTS).
  • The specific relationship between PD and CS in the context of large-scale trauma remains unclear.
  • Understanding these associations is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between peritraumatic dissociation and coping strategies.
  • To investigate their predictive relationship with posttraumatic symptomatology.
  • To utilize a large, representative national sample following the September 11 attacks.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory and confirmatory network analyses were employed.
  • Associations between PD and CS were estimated.
  • These variables were analyzed as predictors of PTS at 2, 6, and 12 months post-trauma.

Main Results:

  • Peritraumatic dissociation comprised three distinct factors: alterations of consciousness, depersonalization, and compartmentalization.
  • PD showed relationships with specific CS, notably denial.
  • Altered consciousness and denial significantly predicted PTS in adults, with altered consciousness being a stronger predictor. For adolescents, compartmentalization and substance abuse were linked.

Conclusions:

  • Peritraumatic dissociation and coping strategies are related and independently contribute to later posttraumatic symptomatology in adults.
  • Specific types of PD, particularly altered consciousness, are significant predictors of PTS.
  • Longitudinal research is recommended to explore the interactions between specific PD types and CS.