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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Sensory Processing

Background:

  • Civilians in war zones experience distress during and after traumatic events, potentially developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • Early trauma-related symptoms are linked to PTSD development, and sensory responsiveness difficulties may increase PTSD risk.
  • Previous research lacked clarity on the directionality between sensory modulation and PTSD, and the mediating role of early trauma symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prospective relationship between sensory modulation, early trauma-related symptoms, and PTSD in adults during wartime.
  • To determine if early trauma-related symptoms mediate the association between sensory responsiveness and PTSD symptom clusters.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 209 Israeli adults assessed during rocket attacks (T1) and 40-71 days post-ceasefire (T2).
  • Self-report measures assessed background variables, sensory modulation difficulties, early trauma-related symptoms, and PTSD symptoms.
  • Statistical analyses explored the predictive and mediating roles of sensory responsiveness and early trauma symptoms.

Main Results:

  • High sensory responsiveness was associated with early trauma-related symptoms.
  • High sensory responsiveness predicted PTSD symptoms, specifically hyperarousal, intrusion, and negative alterations in mood and cognitions.
  • Early trauma-related symptomatology significantly mediated the relationship between high sensory responsiveness and PTSD symptoms of intrusion and negative alterations.

Conclusions:

  • High sensory responsiveness is identified as a risk factor for developing PTSD.
  • Early trauma-related symptomatology acts as a crucial mechanism linking sensory responsiveness to PTSD.
  • Findings underscore the importance of considering sensory processing in understanding and potentially mitigating PTSD risk in trauma-exposed populations.