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Citation |
Thompson SC, Schlehofer MM, Bovin MJ, Dougan BT, Montes D, Trifskin S. Anxiety Stress Coping 2006; 19(2): 143-159. |
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(Copyright © 2006, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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Abstract |
Interviews were conducted with 501 adults during the second year following the September 2001 terrorist attacks. Hypotheses about the long-term effects and the factors that are associated with general distress and fear of flying were derived from primary and secondary control theory. Women, younger individuals, and Latinos reported more current distress. Lower levels of distress were associated with high personal control/mastery and the low use of avoidance coping. In addition, the higher use of two secondary control strategies for dealing with concerns about personal safety (understanding why the attacks occurred and focusing on personal low risk for future attacks) and the low use of primary control strategies were associated with less distress. The implications for interventions to help reduce distress following terrorist attacks are discussed. |