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Cognitive-Behavioral Factors Associated With Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Following Two "Armed and Dangerous Person"
Joseph B Friedman1, Emily K Juel1, Nicholas S Myers1
1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Behavior Therapy
|August 23, 2025
Summary
Posttraumatic cognitions and avoidance coping predict posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) after university lockdowns. These findings help identify individuals needing support following campus-wide traumatic events.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Trauma Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research links cognitions and coping to symptoms.
- University lockdowns present unique community-wide stressors.
- Limited understanding of these relationships in lockdown contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate predictors of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) after campus lockdowns.
- To examine the role of posttraumatic cognitions and avoidance coping.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 287 campus community members post-lockdown.
- Self-report measures for posttraumatic cognitions, avoidance coping, and PTSS.
- Statistical analysis controlling for general distress and peritraumatic fear.
Main Results:
- Negative posttraumatic cognitions (self/world views) and avoidance coping predicted PTSS.
- Physical proximity to the event also correlated with PTSS.
- Relationships remained significant after controlling for other factors.
Conclusions:
- Posttraumatic cognitions and avoidance coping are key predictors of PTSS in lockdown scenarios.
- Findings support cognitive-behavioral models of PTSD in community-wide trauma.
- Suggests potential for early screening of at-risk individuals after such events.
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