Self-compassion reduces posttraumatic stress symptom severity in hurricane survivors via perceived social support.

Ashley Batts AllenHeather LittletonSteve BistrickyKayla BensonTyler CoxCharles C Benight

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

Following hurricane exposure, self-compassionate people experience less PTSS over time because they perceive their social support resources to be more robust. Implementation of self-compassion education and training following a disaster could improve perceived social support networks that provide an additional protective factor against PTSS. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

social support
depressive symptoms
healthcare
quality improvement
primary care
young adults
physical activity
stress induced