Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Level and Coping Strategies of Youth (ages 13-19) Living in South of Lebanon

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2003
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The purpose of the following study was to assess the level of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and to assess the type of coping strategies (problem solving, seeking social support, avoidance) while under stress among a sample of youth (ages 13-19) who were living in the South of Lebanon during the Israeli occupation of the South. The sample included 160 youth (74 male and 76 female) ages 13-19 (X=15.83). The Penn Inventory for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Coping Strategies Indicator were administered. Results showed that age and PTSD level are inversely related; female participants scored a higher PTSD level than male participants. ANOVA results showed that coping strategies differ across age groups; however, no significant results were obtained across gender.
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Tchennozian, K. L. (2003). Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Level and Coping Strategies of Youth (ages 13-19) Living in South of Lebanon (SBS thesis, Haigazian University)