Abstract
The current study investigated the relationships between levels and modes of preparedness for relocation, ideology, and subsequent posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A sample of 269 relocated residents from Gush Katif completed questionnaires examining their previous life stressors, preparation prior to their relocation, level of ideology, and current level of PTSD. Contrary to expectations, the findings showed a negative correlation between instrumental preparedness and PTSD, which suppressed the positive association between ideology and PTSD. These findings suggest that some modes of preparedness may lead to better psychological readjustment, while others may be irrelevant or even harmful when they contradict one's ideology. Further research on the unique and combined role of preparedness and ideology in coping with stressful events is needed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 23-37 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Journal of Loss and Trauma |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2012 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Social Psychology
- Phychiatric Mental Health
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
- Psychiatry and Mental health
