The Role of Perceived Social Support in Assessing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Mental Health-Related Quality of Life in Veterans

Jukić, Melita; Lukinac, Ana Marija; Požgain, Ivan; Talapko, Jasminka; Jukič, Marko; Filaković, Pavo

doi:10.3390/healthcare8040396

Cited by 8 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 46 publications

(19 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In addition to a younger age, lower levels of education and lack of social support were also significant predictors of depression several decades after the war in a study that included prisoners from both World War II and the Korean War [21]. Other studies have also shown that lack of social support is one of the most significant predictors of developing PTSD and other psychological disorders [49,[77][78][79][80].…”

Section: Personality Vulnerability Socio-demographic Factors and Soci...mentioning

confidence: 97%

Long-Term Consequences of War Captivity in Military Veterans

Jukić,

Malenica,

Đuričić

et al. 2023

Healthcare

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Numerous studies on the health and functioning of veterans and former prisoners of war have shown that the experience of war captivity is one of the most difficult human experiences. Captivity is often characterized by extremely difficult and inhumane conditions, as well as exposure to various forms of both psychological and physical abuse. Such traumatic experiences can lead to serious psychological consequences that can last for years, even decades after release from captivity. The aim of this paper is to present a brief overview of research that points to the specifics of wartime captivity and the long-term psychological consequences in veterans of former camp detainees, as well as the consequences suffered by their families and factors that, apart from the intensity of the trauma, contribute to the emergence and persistence of psychological disorders. From the presented research, it can be concluded that former prisoners of the camp represent an extremely vulnerable group of the social community and require long-term appropriate treatment, while the needs of veterans’ families should not be neglected, with the necessity of including spouses and children in psychological and psychosocial treatments.

show abstract

Section: Personality Vulnerability Socio-demographic Factors and Soci...mentioning

confidence: 97%

Long-Term Consequences of War Captivity in Military Veterans

Jukić,

Malenica,

Đuričić

et al. 2023

Healthcare

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Specially, a study has shown that after leaving the war zone, veterans who had a more positive view of being supported after coming from the battlefield had less intense PTSD symptoms and better mental health and quality of life than did those who did not (Jukic, 2020).…”

Section: Soc Pss On Ptsdmentioning

confidence: 99%

Examining the indirect effects of life satisfaction and perceived social support on selection optimization compensation and PTSD among the senior citizens of Ekiti State: A moderated mediation approach

Yarseah,

Ogunsanmi,

Ogunsanmi

et al. 2024

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study addresses the escalating concern of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among the elderly population in Ekiti State, Nigeria. As the country experiences a growing number of older individuals, understanding and mitigating PTSD in this demographic is of paramount importance. Despite this urgency, there is a significant gap in the literature about PTSD among older Nigerians. To fill this void, our research investigates the impact of Selection, Optimization, and Compensation (SOC) strategies on perceived social support (PSS), life satisfaction (LS), and PTSD in the elderly. Our study explores the relationships between PSS and LS, considering their potential roles in alleviating the psychological impact of trauma-related disorders. We also examine how age groups moderate the relationship between SOC and PTSD. Additionally, we explore the indirect effects of PSS and LS on the SOC-PTSD relationship. Conducting a cross-sectional study, we collected data from 321 individuals aged 65 and above (260 males, 61 females) across four Local Government Areas. Our data collection instruments included socio-demographic variables, the SOC instrument, the PTSD scale, the Multidimensional scale of PSS, and the LS index-z. Utilizing the Hayes Model 5 macro process for Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis, our results highlight the significant moderating effect of age groups on the SOC-PTSD relationship. Furthermore, we find that PSS and LS partially mediate the relationships between SOC and PTSD, with SOC directly influencing both PTSD and PSS. These findings carry substantial practical implications and provide avenues for future research. In light of our study, we offer recommendations for addressing the mental health needs of Ekiti State's elderly population, emphasizing the importance of further studies in the critical field of geropsychology. Keywords: SOC, PTSD, life satisfaction, perceived social support

show abstract

“…It has been described that war times, post war, or natural disasters, lead to biopsychosocial issues and have an impact on the quality of life (QoL) of those who go through such events [25][26][27][28][29]. However, research on the impact of collective violence on health has been scarce and relatively disciplinary fragmented and has not considered all aspects of human beings.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Outbreak in Chile, and Its Association with the Effects Biological, Psychological, Social, and Quality of Life

Parra-Soto,

Duran-Aguero,

Vargas-Silva

et al. 2023

IJERPH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The World Health Organization has defined collective violence as the instrumental use of violence by people who identify themselves as members of a group against other individuals and have political, economic, or social objectives. In Chile, the “Social Outbreak” was used to describe an episode of collective violence, which began on October 18, 2019, triggered by a multitude of socioeconomic and political factors, with protests and mobilizations in the country’s large and small cities; in central, commercial, and residential areas, that lasted for several months, affecting a large part of the population. The objective of the present study was to associate the social outbreak in Chile with its biological, psychological, and social effects on people’s health and quality of life, as well as its characteristics in terms of exposure, proximity, type, and frequency. This was a cross-sectional study with non-probabilistic national-level sampling, conducted from 28 November 2019, to 3 March 2020. The instrument had four sections. A total of 2651 participants answered the survey; 70.8% were female, and the mean age was 35.2. The main disturbances perceived were protests (70.9%), alarm sounds (68.1%), shooting sounds (59.0%), and tear gas bombs (56.9%). When quantifying the magnitude of these associations, people who had a medium exposure have a higher probability (OR: 1.99, CI: 1.58; 2.50) of suffering three or more biological effects than people that have a low exposure, while people with higher exposition have a 4.09 times higher probability (CI: 3.11; 5.38). A similar pattern was observed regarding psychological effects, although social effects were primarily experienced by those with high exposure. Social networks, TV, and radio were the most used media among people who perceived a greater effect. People who lived, worked, or shopped near the disturbance’s areas show a higher proportion negative effect.

show abstract

The Role of Perceived Social Support in Assessing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Mental Health-Related Quality of Life in Veterans

Cited by 8 publications

References 46 publications

Long-Term Consequences of War Captivity in Military Veterans

Long-Term Consequences of War Captivity in Military Veterans

Examining the indirect effects of life satisfaction and perceived social support on selection optimization compensation and PTSD among the senior citizens of Ekiti State: A moderated mediation approach

Social Outbreak in Chile, and Its Association with the Effects Biological, Psychological, Social, and Quality of Life

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About