In the Shadow of Terror: The Relationship between Continuous Exposure, Distress and Post-traumatic Growth (original) (raw)

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Civilian populations experiencing recurrent terror attacks may demonstrate different outcomes in comparisons to victims of acute exposure. A consistent finding in previous studies is that subjective perception of exposure (PTSD criteria A1, as defined by the DSM-IV-TR) has a greater impact on emotional symptoms than the actual exposure to events. Yet, little is known about the relationship between exposure to ongoing terror and positive outcomes. The purpose of the current study was to examine the emotional impact of continuous terrorism among young Israeli adults (18-40) living in areas highly exposed to continuous terror. The study aimed at identifying the contribution of objective and subjective exposure to terror, to distress and to post-traumatic growth (PTG). The hypotheses of this study were that continuous exposure to terror is related not only to higher levels of distress (post-traumatic symptoms and general health), but also to higher levels of PTG....

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