Citation

Freedy JR, Hobfoll SE, Ribbe DP. Anxiety Stress Coping 1994; 7(3): 191-203.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10615809408249345

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article focused on traumatic stress and adjustment in the Middle East. Conservation of Resources (COR) stress theory was proposed as a template to explain the relationship between traumatic circumstances and subsequent adjustment. According to COR theory, moderate and major life events produce negative psychological, functional, and health sequelae to the extent that resource loss is experienced. Resource loss that is developmentally overwhelming, or chronic, or a threat to survival was proposed to produce extreme or prolonged adjustment difficulties. Conversely, the replenishment of resources was seen as alleviating psychological suffering. COR theory was applied broadly to children, adults, civilians, and military personnel.