Citation

McIntyre JJ, Spence PR, Lachlan KA. J. School Violence 2011; 10(3): 299-313.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15388220.2011.578555

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Prior research in responses to crisis and emergency messages has indicated that while the acquisition of information is critical in reducing anxiety and stress, informational needs and associated emotional reactions on the part of men and women may be quite different. This survey study revealed that responses following a campus shooting in 2008 were consistent with this research, as women expressed greater anxiety and desire for information. A ruminative coping style is offered as a possible explanation, and the results are discussed in terms of implications for emergency management.

Language: en

Keywords

gender; rumination; crisis communication; psychological responses; university shooting