Benevolent Theodicies Protect Against PTSD Following a Natural Disaster

Natural disasters are potentially traumatic events that can violate survivors' beliefs about the world and lead to the development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Given that natural disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity, it is important to identify factors that can help...

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Published in:Journal of psychology and christianity
Authors: McElroy, Stacey E. (Author) ; Davis, Edward B. (Author) ; Davis, Don E. (Author) ; Aten, Jamie D. (Author) ; Hook, Joshua N. (Author) ; Van Tongeren, Daryl R. (Author) ; Hwang, Jenny A. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: 2018
In: Journal of psychology and christianity
Year: 2018, Volume: 37, Issue: 1, Pages: 6-16
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Louisiana / Flood / Survivor / Posttraumatic stress disorder / Faith / Theodicy
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
KBQ North America
NBC Doctrine of God
ZD Psychology
Further subjects:B Natural Disasters
B GOD in Christianity
B Post-traumatic stress disorder
B OUTCOME assessment (Medical care)
B DISASTER victims

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