Citation

Nalipay MJN, Mordeno IG. J. Loss Trauma 2018; 23(5): 381-394.

Copyright

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

DOI

10.1080/15325024.2017.1415734

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Exposure to natural disasters can lead to both negative and positive mental health consequences (i.e., posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD] and posttraumatic growth [PTG]). While there is evidence linking metacognition to these outcomes, the focus is mostly on maladaptive metacognitions. The present study investigated the role of positive metacognitions and meta-emotions (i.e., confidence in extinguishing perseveration [Extinguishing], confidence in interpreting emotions as cues [Interpreting], and confidence in setting flexible and attainable hierarchies of goals [Setting]) on PTSD and PTG among Filipino typhoon survivors.

FINDINGS supported a model wherein Extinguishing and Setting, but not Interpreting, predicted PTSD and PTG through posttraumatic cognitions.

Language: en

Keywords

Positive metacognitions and meta-emotions; posttraumatic growth; PTSD