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Confidants' feedback and traumatic life events

A E Kelly1, M E Coenen, B L Johnston

  • 1Psychology Department, Iowa State University, Ames 50011.

Journal of Traumatic Stress
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Feeling better after disclosing trauma reduces distress. However, highly personal traumas worsen feelings post-disclosure, regardless of confidant feedback. This impacts understanding trauma recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Traumatic life events can have lasting psychological impacts.
  • Disclosure of trauma is a common coping mechanism.
  • The emotional aftermath of disclosing trauma varies significantly among individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between the disclosure of traumatic life events and subsequent emotional well-being.
  • To explore how the nature of the trauma and the feedback received influence feelings after disclosure.
  • To examine the connection between disclosure experiences and current levels of psychological disturbance.

Main Methods:

  • 106 undergraduate students (83 women, 23 men) completed surveys.
  • Participants reported on their most traumatic life event.
  • Surveys assessed feedback received after disclosure and current feelings about the event.

Main Results:

  • Greater positive feelings after disclosure correlated with less current disturbance from the event.
  • More personal traumas led to worse feelings post-disclosure and higher disturbance.
  • Confidant feedback positivity did not significantly correlate with current disturbance levels.

Conclusions:

  • The emotional resolution of trauma is complex and influenced by the event's personal nature.
  • Disclosure can alleviate distress, but highly personal traumas may require different support.
  • Confidant support, while important, may not directly mitigate disturbance related to personal trauma disclosure.

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