title: Coping, locus of control, social support, and combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder: a prospective study.
abstract: We examined the relations between coping, locus of control, and social support and combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The sample consisted of 262 Israeli soldiers who suffered a combat stress reaction episode during the 1982 Lebanon war and were followed 2 and 3 years after their participation in combat. Cross-sectional analyses revealed significant relations between locus of control, coping, and social support and PTSD at the two points of assessment. Changes in PTSD from Time 1 to Time 2 were also associated with changes in coping. We discuss theoretical and methodological implications of the findings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mental Health, Medical Corps, Israel Defense Forces.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Solomon
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mikulincer
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Avitzur
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004644:Emotions; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D007557:Israel; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology; D011340:Problem Solving; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology*; D014857:Warfare