What predicts psychological resilience after disaster? The role of demographics, resources, and life stress.
Columbia University · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor · +1 more institution
Abstract
A growing body of evidence suggests that most adults exposed to potentially traumatic events are resilient. However, research on the factors that may promote or deter adult resilience has been limited. This study examined patterns of association between resilience and various sociocontextual factors. The authors used data from a random-digit-dial phone survey (N = 2,752) conducted in the New York City area after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack. Resilience was defined as having 1 or 0 posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and as being associated with low levels of depression and substance use. Multivariate analyses indicated that the prevalence of resilience was uniquely predicted by participant…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 33.70
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 89
Authors
4Topics & keywords
- Stressor
- Psychology
- Psychological resilience
- Clinical psychology
- Intervention (counseling)
- Demographics
- Ethnic group
- Social support