An unplanned test of the anxiety buffer disruption theory of posttraumatic stress symptoms
Elmore J, Hamilton J, Sherwood I, Allon S. An unplanned test of the anxiety buffer disruption theory of posttraumatic stress symptoms. Journal Of Social And Clinical Psychology 2024, 43: 128-151. DOI: 10.1521/jscp.2024.43.2.128.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnxiety buffer disruption theoryPosttraumatic stress disorder symptomsPosttraumatic stress disorderSelf-esteemTerror management theoryTornado exposurePosttraumatic stress disorder symptom severityDevelopment of posttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stress symptomsAnxiety-buffering systemDisruption theoryDecreased self-esteemStress disorderSymptom severityStress symptomsTrauma historyTraumatic eventsLongitudinal designPartial supportSevere tornadoesSocial-cognitive elementsModerating effectCore aspectsAnxietyPredictive effect