The relationship between conscientiousness and posttraumatic stress disorder among young Chinese firefighters: The mediating effect of perceived social support

A Relational Model for Stress: A Systematic Review of the Risk and Protective Factors for Stress-Related Diseases in Firefighters

“…These findings were associated with less formal training [17] and work experience (p range <0.05 to <0.01) [12,23]. Finally, organizational support, from supervisors and co-workers, was associated with fewer PTSD symptoms (p <0.001) [42,44], while the feeling of organizational belongingness was associated with PTG (p <0.001) [41,44].…”

“…While the subjective appraisal of a potentially traumatic event is a relevant factor for the development of stress-related diseases, or the protection against them, social support is directly related to the way of looking at life and, consequently, to the perception of stress [41][42][43]. The current survey revealed that the presence of social support not only protects against the development of stress-related diseases, but also attenuates the association of stress-related symptoms with suicidal ideation by influencing the subject's interpretation of the event and the choice of coping strategies [11].…”

“…Although there is an agreement regarding the role of support from family and friends, the organizational support, in terms of relationships with leaders and peers, is underlined as essential to overcome crisis situations [36,42,44]. The role of social support inside departments/organizations was highlighted, offering evidence that both training and the perception of organizational support reduce the risks of developing stress-related diseases.…”

“…Subjective perception, in addition to being built throughout the individual's development, is also influenced by relationships and cultural and social contexts. Appraising the aspects of the subjective perception, the importance of social and organizational support is justified as contributing to the way in which an individual interprets and deals with adversities, as well as the perception of being supported may reduce the levels of stress [30,42,43,45].…”

Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Firefighters in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…PTSD usually occurs following a life-threatening event ( 7 , 8 ). The risk of PTSD is high in individuals such as hospital workers, military staff, police officers, and firefighters who are exposed to severe psychological traumas and occupational distresses ( 9 , 10 ). PTSD negatively affects the quality of life and social relationships and increases the risk of suicide among firefighters ( 11 ).…”