Processing War: Similarities and Differences in PTSD Antecedents and Outcomes between Military and Civilian War Survivors

Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects both civilian and military populations following wartime experiences. However, despite an abundance of research investigating civilian and military populations separately, much less focus has been given to synthesizing and integrating findings t...

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Published inOccupational Stress and Well-Being in Military Contexts Vol. 16; pp. 1 - 22
Main Authors Leon, Matthew R., Osburn, Holly K., Bellairs, Thomas
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United Kingdom Emerald Publishing Limited 2018
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Health & Social Care
Mental Health
military war survivors
civilian war survivors
Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Summary:Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects both civilian and military populations following wartime experiences. However, despite an abundance of research investigating civilian and military populations separately, much less focus has been given to synthesizing and integrating findings to describe how civilian and military war survivors are comparatively affected by PTSD. This review is broken down into three sections covering (1) risk factors associated with PTSD, (2) relationships between PTSD and mental health outcomes, and (3) protective factors that can attenuate PTSD and its effects. Each section covers findings for civilians and military personnel and highlights similarities and differences between groups.
ISBN:9781787561847
1787561844
ISSN:1479-3555
DOI:10.1108/S1479-355520180000016001