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Understanding the Impact of Natural Disasters on Psychological Outcomes in Youth from Mainland China: a Meta-Analysis of Risk and Protective Factors for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms.
- Source :
- Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma; Jun2018, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p205-226, 22p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that causes significant distress and impairment. Studies generally indicate lower rates of PTSD post-disaster in Chinese child populations. Irrespective of population examined, findings suggest that trauma alone cannot account for the development of PTSD (Ma et al. <xref>2011</xref>). It is important to understand what other variables may contribute to the onset of PTSD. This was the first meta-analysis conducted to investigate risk and protective factors for PTSD (as well as mediating/moderating variables) in children directly impacted by natural disasters in China. Understanding these factors can help guide disaster readiness efforts, as well as post-disaster interventions (Yule et al. <xref>2000</xref>). Also, this study is extremely relevant given recent earthquakes in China that have devastated many. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19361521
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 129794749
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-015-0051-2