title: Elite firefighter/first responder mindsets and outcome coping efficacy.
abstract: The present study examined coping strategies used by firefighters, the relationship between appraisals and coping strategies used, and the relationship between transitional coping strategies used and outcome coping efficacy for mental preparedness. Firefighter coping strategies of problem focused coping and seeking social support were found to have positive significant relationships to outcome coping efficacy, after transitioning from one critical incident to a second. The coping strategies of blamed self wishful thinking, and avoidance appear to have a negative significant relationship to outcome coping efficacy. Additionally, the appraisals of challenge and positive reappraisal to meet the challenge appear to have a positive significant relationship to problem focused coping and seeking social support. These findings on outcome coping efficacy may be of help to firefighters for rehabilitative efforts after traumatic incidents when used in the Peer Support Review intervention model.
authors: Northwest Fire District, Behavioral Health and Community Services Division, Tucson, AZ, USA. cdowdall@northwestfire.org
authors: Cynthia
authors: C
authors: Dowdall-Thomae
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Gilkey
authors: Wanda
authors: W
authors: Larson
authors: Rebecca
authors: R
authors: Arend-Hicks
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D059031:Anticipation, Psychological; D001130:Arizona; D003625:Data Collection; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D060731:Emergency Responders / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D061388:Firefighters / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011340:Problem Solving; D011594:Psychometrics; D055500:Resilience, Psychological; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult