Prolonged Incarceration: Effects on Hostages of Terrorism

Busuttil, Walter

doi:10.1136/jramc-154-02-12

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“…This, according to what was found in the victims, would comprehend 3 stages: an Impact stage, a Recoil stage and a Reorganisation stage [7]. The Impact stage is characterised by the emotional shock and the feelings of numbness and helplessness [22,23]. The Recoil stage is described as a state of fluctuating tension with anger and blame towards themselves and/or the others [24].…”

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Psychological distress in families of victims of maritime piracy — the Italian experience

Ziello

Angioli²,

Fasanaro³

et al. 2014

International Maritime Health

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 91%

Psychological distress in families of victims of maritime piracy — the Italian experience

Ziello

Angioli²,

Fasanaro³

et al. 2014

International Maritime Health

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“…Characteristic features (which must have lasted for at least 2 years) are: a hostile or mistrustful attitude towards the • • This defect state is similar to what was earlier referred to as 'concentration camp syndrome' (Eitinger 1961). The relationship between the condition and physical and psychological influences is complex (Busuttil 2008).…”

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confidence: 85%

“…However, it was noted that other reactions later emerged, such as divisiveness, jealousy and a shifting in group boundaries in response to, for instance, the captors seeking out those passengers with dual nationality and their providing non-kosher food for Jewish passengers. Generally, however, it appears to be the case that group processes are protective against the deleterious effects of being kept captive; solitary detention appears to be more 'psychonoxious' (Busuttil 2008).…”

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Hostage-taking: motives, resolution, coping and effects

Alexander¹,

Klein²

2010

Adv. psychiatr. treat

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SummaryTaking hostages has a long history as a method, with variable effectiveness, of securing concessions from individuals, organisations and governments. More recently, it has become a popular tactic among terrorist organisations. Although the resilience of individuals should never be underestimated, there is evidence that being taken hostage can have enduring effects, particularly on children. Individuals vary in how they cope with such an experience, both during and subsequent to it. The literature demonstrates that the research base is limited, and many important questions remain to be answered. Hostage-taking is an area of clinical and scientific interest. Apart from the need to establish the most effective post-incident interventions for individual hostages and their families, there are opportunities to develop further insights into the dynamics and effects of unequal power relationships.

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“…In line with this conceptualisation, "learned optimism" has been contrasted with learned helplessness, which constitutes a reduced locus of control over one"s situation rather than something that influences the ability to succeed. Interestingly, learned helplessness has been associated with prolonged hostage, terrorism, or political incarcerations (Busuttil, 2008), sporting success (Rettew & Reivich, 1995) and attributions for athletic failure (Prapavessis & Carron, 1988). Conversely, perceived stress has been found to mediate the relationship between optimism and burnout (e.g., Gustafsson & Skoog, 2012).…”

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The Value of Strength-Based Approaches in SERE and Sport Psychology

Wagstaff

Leach

2015

Military Psychology

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During the past two decades, the psychosocial landscapes of the military and elite sport have drastically changed, with the presence of stress an increasing health and safety concern. For example, in modern warfare fighters must have the psychological capabilities to counter terrorism and undertake extended deployments in extreme environments against enemies with increasing skills for rapid development and dissemination of information and weaponry via global communication networks. In sport, performers have also reported being affected by globalization, reporting a hazardous array of stressors (e.g., roles, relationships, development issues, and organizational structure and climate) associated with preparation for and performance at major international competitions. The result of such developments is the need for leaders in both the military and sport to better understand optimal performance, and in particular the preparation of their charges, the war fighter and athlete, for the demands of their respective competition arenas. Therefore, in this narrative review we identify strength-based concepts of common interest and potential knowledge transfer in the study of psychology of excellence in the face of adversity between sport and military domains. Specifically, we highlight a value of six strength-based concepts for elite performance environments in sport (i.e., Olympic performance) and the military (Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Extraction: SERE); Mental toughness, positive affect, learned optimism, resilience, posttraumatic growth, and self and emotion regulation. In line with this discussion we highlight commonalities and knowledge transfer considerations regarding interventions in these spheres of psychological practice; the potential value of humanism and existentialism, the importance of post career and rehabilitation intervention, and readiness to change and engagement in training.

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Prolonged Incarceration: Effects on Hostages of Terrorism

Abstract: Further specific research is needed in order to assess the full needs of those released from prolonged incarceration held under threat of death. This will allow better planning for, and delivery of, rehabilitation of those released.

Cited by 4 publications

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Psychological distress in families of victims of maritime piracy — the Italian experience

Psychological distress in families of victims of maritime piracy — the Italian experience

Hostage-taking: motives, resolution, coping and effects

The Value of Strength-Based Approaches in SERE and Sport Psychology

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