Moral injury appraisals and complex PTSD in refugees: A longitudinal study.

Angela NickersonDominic MurphyAndrea PhelpsRichard A BryantMeaghan O'DonnellPhilippa SpeckerYulisha ByrowVicki MauTadgh McMahonBelinda J Liddell

Published in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2024)

Findings highlight the role of moral injury appraisals in exacerbating traditional PTSD symptoms, as well as the broader symptoms characteristic of CPTSD. Further, results indicate that specific types of moral injury appraisals (relating to one's own and others' perceived moral transgressions) may lead to differential psychological reactions, raising important implications for clinical practice. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

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social support
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