Anthony D. Mancini

Psychological-Distress Trajectories and Posttraumatic-Stress-Disorder Symptoms Following Continuous Trauma: Empathy, Positive Emotions, and World Beliefs After the October 7th Attack

Using a large, representative sample ( N  = 1,035), this study examined trajectories of psychological distress during the first 6 months following the October 7th terrorist attack. Four adjustment patterns were identified: resilience (54.5%), recovery (29.1%), chronic distress (13.9%), and delayed onset (2.5%). Tra...