Solomon Z, Mikulincer M, Avitzur E
Department of Mental Health, Medical Corps, Israel Defense Forces.
J Pers Soc Psychol. 1988 Aug;55(2):279-85. doi: 10.1037//0022-3514.55.2.279.
We examined the relations between coping, locus of control, and social support and combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The sample consisted of 262 Israeli soldiers who suffered a combat stress reaction episode during the 1982 Lebanon war and were followed 2 and 3 years after their participation in combat. Cross-sectional analyses revealed significant relations between locus of control, coping, and social support and PTSD at the two points of assessment. Changes in PTSD from Time 1 to Time 2 were also associated with changes in coping. We discuss theoretical and methodological implications of the findings.
