Coping Strategies in War Veterans 20 Years After the Exposure to Extreme Stress

Many soldiers encounter difficulties while transitioning from military to civilian life. Such severe traumatic events may also have long-term effects. Previous studies have shown a strong relationship between coping strategies and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. The aim of this study...

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Published in:Društvena istraživanja 2016-11, Vol.25 (3), p.353-370
Main Authors: Knezevic, Martina, Krupic, Dino, Sucurovic, Sandra
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Armed forces
Avoidance behavior
Clinical psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Coping
Croatia
Everyday life
Life transitions
Military personnel
Post traumatic stress disorder
Survival strategy
Symptoms
Therapy
Trauma
Veterans
War
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Avoidance behavior
Clinical psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Coping
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Everyday life
Life transitions
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Survival strategy
Symptoms
Therapy
Trauma
Veterans
War
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