Citation

Sattler DN, Claramita M, Muskavage B. J. Loss Trauma 2018; 23(5): 351-365.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15325024.2017.1415740

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Indonesia is at significant risk for catastrophic natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Few studies have examined psychological functioning following disaster exposure in Indonesia, the fourth most populous country in the world. This study assesses variables associated with posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth following a devastating earthquake in Central Java that ranks as one of the costliest in Indonesia. The participants were 85 men and women living in rural farming villages. Almost all (95%) experienced major home damage or total home destruction. Posttraumatic stress symptoms were associated with resource loss, depression, and concerns about future earthquakes. Participants reported moderate posttraumatic growth. Posttraumatic growth was associated with energy resource loss and social support. The findings support conservation of resources stress theory. The implications of the findings for intervention and recovery programs are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

Conservation of resources; depression; disaster; earthquake; Indonesia; posttraumatic growth; posttraumatic stress; resource loss; social support; stress