TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Earthquake aftershock anxiety: an examination of psychosocial contributing factors and symptomatic outcomes
JO  - Journal of loss and trauma
A1  - Dorahy, Martin J.
A1  - Renouf, Charlotte
A1  - Rowlands, Amy
A1  - Hanna, Donncha
A1  - Britt, Eileen
A1  - Carter, Janet D.
SP  - 246
EP  - 258
VL  - 21
IS  - 3
N2  - This study examined the direct and indirect effects of cognitions and anxiety associated with aftershocks on psychological symptoms (anxiety, depression, acute stress) and daily functioning (general and relationship). Participants were 600 adults from Christchurch, New Zealand. Data collection was approximately four months after the fatal 2011 earthquake. Path analysis was used for modelling. Socioeconomic status was directly associated with appraisals of uncontrollability of response to aftershocks. These cognitions were directly related to aftershock anxiety, which heightened general anxiety, depression, and acute stress symptoms. These symptoms were directly associated with relationship and general life dysfunction. Aftershock anxiety plays a significant role in ongoing psychological distress associated with earthquakes.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1532-5024
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2015.1075804
ID  - ref1
ER  -