2023
Disasters and subjective assessments of recovery in the long run
Raker E, Woods T, Ramírez S, Meadows M, Lowe S. Disasters and subjective assessments of recovery in the long run. Population And Environment 2023, 45: 1. DOI: 10.1007/s11111-023-00415-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInterview dataPost-disaster circumstancesDepth interview dataRecovery perceptionsMultinomial logistic regression resultsMarginalized groupsLow-income mothersEffective policiesMultiple meaningsQualitative dataDisaster recoveryDisaster victimsHurricane KatrinaPanel StudyLogistic regression resultsKatrina (RISK) ProjectHome damagePost-disaster factorsLong runDisastersRegression resultsPerceptionCircumstancesBereavementPolicy
2013
Posttraumatic Stress and Posttraumatic Growth Among Low-Income Mothers Who Survived Hurricane Katrina
Lowe SR, Manove EE, Rhodes JE. Posttraumatic Stress and Posttraumatic Growth Among Low-Income Mothers Who Survived Hurricane Katrina. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2013, 81: 877-889. PMID: 23750467, PMCID: PMC3904670, DOI: 10.1037/a0033252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic growthPosttraumatic stressHurricane-related stressorsPsychological resourcesClinical cutoffProbable posttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderHigher posttraumatic growthLow-income mothersIntrusive symptomsMediational relationshipsStress disorderPsychological distressRole of demographicsLongitudinal investigationDisaster survivorsHurricane KatrinaParticipants
2010
Pre-Hurricane Perceived Social Support Protects Against Psychological Distress: A Longitudinal Analysis of Low-Income Mothers
Lowe SR, Chan CS, Rhodes JE. Pre-Hurricane Perceived Social Support Protects Against Psychological Distress: A Longitudinal Analysis of Low-Income Mothers. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2010, 78: 551-560. PMID: 20658811, PMCID: PMC3618961, DOI: 10.1037/a0018317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological distressHurricane-related stressorsSocial supportMultiple mediator analysisLow-income mothersNegative psychological effectsPerceived Social SupportStructural equation modelingNatural disaster exposureSocial support networksHypothesized modelPsychological effectsMediator analysisDisaster exposurePartial supportEquation modelingDistressIndirect effectsHurricane KatrinaSupport networksLongitudinal analysisStressorsIntervention studiesParticipantsPost-disaster assessment