Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/10326
Title: Emotional Intensity of Trauma memory as moderator of the relationship between posttraumatic cognitions and PTSD symptoms
Authors: Dr. NALIPAY Ma. Jenina N. 
Mordeno, Imelu G. 
Issue Date: 2016
Source: Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, 2016, vol. 10.
Journal: Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology 
Abstract: Individuals develop three types of cognitions in the aftermath of a traumatic experience: negative cognitions about the self, negative cognitions about the world, and self-blame (Foa et al., 1999). Although the relationship of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and posttraumatic cognitions has been supported in literature, memory-related responses affecting this relationship need further exploration. It was the intention of the present study to address this gap by examining the moderating role of emotional intensity of trauma memory in the relationship between posttraumatic cognitions and PTSD symptoms. In a sample of survivors of typhoon Haiyan (N = 632), one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded, it was found that in general, negative cognitions about the self and the world, but not self-blame, predict PTSD symptoms; and emotional intensity of trauma memory generally moderates the relationship between posttraumatic cognitions and PTSD. The findings of the study would be useful in the development and enhancement of interventions to help the survivors of natural disasters in maintaining their mental health and wellbeing.
Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Article
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/10326
ISSN: 1834-4909
1834-4909
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/prp.2016.4
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