Gender Differences in Trauma Types and Themes in Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Background: This study aimed to determine whether there were gender differences in trauma types and cognitive-emotional themes among veterans with deployment-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods: Case notes or writing excerpts from two pilot studies were reviewed to determine types...

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Published in:Journal of loss & trauma 2017-08, Vol.22 (6), p.514-525
Main Author: Krupnick, Janice L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Betrayal
Cognitive themes
Deployment
emotional themes
gender
Gender differences
Guilt
Injuries
Morality
Pilot projects
Post traumatic stress disorder
Psychological trauma
Sex crimes
Trauma
trauma types
Trust
Veterans
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Summary:Background: This study aimed to determine whether there were gender differences in trauma types and cognitive-emotional themes among veterans with deployment-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods: Case notes or writing excerpts from two pilot studies were reviewed to determine types of traumas and emerging themes, with 20 women and 31 men comprising the sample. Results: Most women developed PTSD after sexual assault, with reactions emphasizing mistrust, betrayal, and anger. Men experienced more combat, with reactions including survivor guilt, moral injury, and horror. Conclusions: Both genders developed PTSD, but the causes of and reactions to their traumas differed. Emerging themes can be useful treatment foci.
ISSN:1532-5024
1532-5032
DOI:10.1080/15325024.2017.1335151