Heterogeneity in trajectories of traumatic distress at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Katie Aafjes-van DoornVera BékésXiaochen LuoIsabelle Christman-CohenTracy A Prout

Published in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2023)

Results suggest that although high PTSS levels decreased over time on average, heterogenous change trajectories can be identified based on baseline psychological characteristics. This implies that mental health, including past and present experiences, as well as adaptational mechanisms may shape individuals' experiences with pandemic-related ongoing stress. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

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