title: Living in danger: the impact of chronic traumatization and the traumatic context on posttraumatic stress disorder.
abstract: In this article on the effects of chronic traumatization, research is reviewed regarding the association between chronicity of traumatization and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology. The contribution of the broader traumatic context to PTSD symptomatology is also examined. This review focuses on three populations: combat veterans, child sexual abuse survivors, and survivors of domestic violence. The challenges of defining chronicity of a traumatic event and traumatic context are addressed. Finally, suggestions for future directions are provided.
authors.affiliation: University of Missouri-St Louis, USA. dkaysen@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kaysen
authors.forename: Patricia A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Resick
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wise
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D018585:Battered Women / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000523:psychology*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000523:psychology*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology