Earthquake Aftershock Anxiety: An Examination of Psychosocial Contributing Factors and Symptomatic Outcomes

Dorahy, Martin J.; Renouf, Charlotte; Rowlands, Amy; Hanna, Donncha; Britt, Eileen; Carter, Janet D.

doi:10.1080/15325024.2015.1075804

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“…Answers had a possible range from 0 ( completely ) to 10 ( not at all ). Given the high theoretical similarity of both controllability and predictability and their high correlation ( r = .73, p < .001), their mean was used for subsequent analyses (see also Dorahy et al, 2016).…”

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Predictors of posttraumatic growth 10–11 months after a fatal earthquake.

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Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

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Predictors of posttraumatic growth 10–11 months after a fatal earthquake.

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“…Social support measures were not associated with the rate of symptoms’ decline over time ( support to mental health null result ).8. Dorahy et al () Assessed direct and indirect effects of aftershock anxiety on psychological symptoms.Event: Christchurch earthquake, February 2011 Country: New Zealand Age: adults (mean=49.7) Sample size: 600 Sampling: non‐random (quota) Diversity: 64 per cent female; other factors unspecifiedDesign: cross‐sectional Time: four months after Support measures: post‐disaster relationship functioning (three items: partner; children; and family/friends) (self‐developed)Path analyses (predicting anxiety, acute stress, and depression) showed that disaster exposure measures had direct positive associations with disruption in relationships functioning ( support deterioration ). Anxiety, acute stress, and depression symptoms were associated with higher levels of relationship functioning disruptions ( social selection ).9.…”

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A scoping review of post‐disaster social support investigations conducted after disasters that struck the Australia and Oceania continent

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This scoping review provides a summary of research findings on social support dynamics in the wake of disasters that occurred on the continent of Australia and Oceania between 1983 and 2013. Forty‐one studies, quantitative and qualitative, were summarised, investigating different facets of post‐disaster supportive interactions. All inquiries assessed disasters resulting from natural hazards, with the majority of them conducted following events in Australia and New Zealand. The review revealed similar patterns of post‐disaster social support dynamics that routinely unfold after disastrous incidents all over the world. Consistent with the disaster mental health literature, the documentation of social support mobilisation and social support deterioration processes was common. Salutary direct effects of supportive behaviours on post‐disaster psychological distress were also highly evident. Most studies, however, posed research questions or hypotheses that lacked empirical or theoretical grounding. In conclusion, the review offers several recommendations on how to advance research on post‐disaster social support.

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“…Traumatic life events have various psychological and physiological consequences, affecting an individual’s well-being and QoL ( Garfin et al, 2018 ). For example, adults who experienced an earthquake exhibit acute stress symptoms, psychological distress, and maladaptive behaviors ( Dorahy et al, 2016 ). Correspondingly, some studies reported that Ebola survivors suffered from various physical and mental sequelae ( James et al, 2019 ).…”

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Relationship Between Acute Stress Responses and Quality of Life in Chinese Health Care Workers During the COVID-19 Outbreak

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This study aimed to determine the relationship between acute stress and quality of life and explore their influencing factors on health care workers. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, and a sample of 525 health care workers was recruited from 15 hospitals through a convenient sampling method. Participants completed an online self-report questionnaire to assess their acute stress and quality of life. Descriptive and multiple linear regression statistics were used for this analysis. The results regarding acute stress responses varied significantly among the differences in marital status, physical activity, work status, perceived risk of contracting COVID-19, and the expected duration of the pandemic. Moreover, a younger age, lack of physical activity, being a front-line medical staff, and higher acute stress scores indicated a worse quality of life. Healthcare workers’ acute stress was negatively correlated with their quality of life. Therefore, the authorities should pay special attention to health care workers’ mental health and provide them with timely protection during the pandemic.

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Earthquake Aftershock Anxiety: An Examination of Psychosocial Contributing Factors and Symptomatic Outcomes

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Predictors of posttraumatic growth 10–11 months after a fatal earthquake.

Predictors of posttraumatic growth 10–11 months after a fatal earthquake.

A scoping review of post‐disaster social support investigations conducted after disasters that struck the Australia and Oceania continent

Relationship Between Acute Stress Responses and Quality of Life in Chinese Health Care Workers During the COVID-19 Outbreak

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