title: Gender differences in young adolescents' exposure to violence and rates of PTSD symptomatology.
abstract: Gender differences in exposure to violence and levels of PTSD symptomatology were examined in a school-based sample of 621 young adolescents. Also investigated as predictors of PTSD symptoms were cognitive coping strategies, perceived social support, and the affective experience of fear. Results support the importance of evaluating gender differences, differentiating between violence by type and location, and considering both cognitive and affective factors as predictors of PTSD symptomatology.
authors.affiliation: Salem State College School of Social Work, Mass., USA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Springer
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Padgett
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012944:Social Support; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D014754:Violence / Q000523:psychology*