Towards an understanding of the psychological impact of natural disasters : an application of the conservation resources stress model

摘要: The current study employed the Conservation of Resources (COR) stress model as a template for understanding short-term adjustment following natural disaster (Hobfoll, 1989). three hypotheses were supported: resource loss was positively related to psychological distress; relatively more important in predicting distress than personal characteristics and coping behavior; and, constitutes risk factor development clinically significant distress. theoretical importance findings is discussed, particularly tendency within literature confound crisis experiences (e.g., terror) with possessions, social support) when defining degree exposure. Also, practical considering planning intervention services highlighted.