Crisis support in the aftermath of disaster: a longitudinal perspective.
Crisis support was assessed over an 18-month period with survivors of the Jupiter cruise ship disaster. It was found that the support received from family and friends decreased significantly over time. In addition, higher crisis support in the immediate aftermath was found to predict less post-traumatic symptomatology at a later period. The results are thought to have implications for the assessment and treatment of survivors at high risk of disturbance.
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Department of Psychology, University of Ulster, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003419:Crisis Intervention; D004190:Disasters; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012944:Social Support; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires