Neuroticism Predicts a Long-Term PTSD After Earthquake Trauma: The Moderating Effects of Personality

Conclusion: This study demonstrated the role of personality traits and subjective exposure experiences regarding the vulnerability associated with PTSD after earthquake. Among all personality traits, neuroticism is considered a vulnerability factor of PTSD, and other personality traits also moderate the effects of traumatic experiences associated with PTSD. These findings might be useful for psychologists to develop intervention strategies for people suffered natural disasters, and to help individuals with PTSD to heal fully.
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research