Social support and treatment utilization for posttraumatic stress disorder: Examining reciprocal relations among active duty service members
Jaffe, A. E., Walton, T. O., Walker, D. D., & Kaysen, D. L. (2023). Social support and treatment utilization for posttraumatic stress disorder: Examining reciprocal relations among active duty service members. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 36(3), 537-548. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22908
Abstract Created by REACH
This study examined the bidirectional relationship between social support and treatment use among 161 Service members with untreated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) over time. The study’s goal was to understand how social support affects the use of treatment (i.e., attending therapy in the past 3 months, number of sessions attended), as well as how treatment use affects social support. Service members reported their PTSD symptom severity (at baseline) and their perceived social support and treatment use across time (baseline and 3- and 6-month follow-ups). Service members who reported less social support at the 3-month follow-up were more likely to engage in therapy at the 6-month follow-up. Treatment utilization was not related to changes in social support.
Research summaries convey terminology used by the scientists who authored the original research article; some terminology may not align with the federal government's mandated language for certain constructs.
Cookie Preferences
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Please review our Privacy Statement for more information.
Necessary cookies: Essential for the website to function properly.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.