Predictors

Question 1

Estimates of traumatic events vs PTSD

Answer 1

80% experiences a traumatic event in their lifetime
7,4% develop PTSD

Question 2

Predictor classes

Answer 2

Two classes of predictors:
1) Predictors based on proximity to the traumatic event
2) Predictors based on factors more distant, eg prior adjustment/family history

Distal factors have smaller effects that the proximital
Prior event
Prior adjustment
Family history of psychopathology

Question 3

Best predictors

Answer 3

Those during or right after event:

Perceived life threat
Perceived support
Peritraumatic emotions
Peritraumatic dissociation

Question 4

Unexplained variance

Answer 4

Despite identified predictors, a substantial proportion of the variability in responses to traumatic stressors remains unexplained. This suggests that unique individual and situational factors may play a crucial role in determining who develops PTSD symptoms

Question 5

Heterogeneity

Answer 5

Different effect sizes across a lot of studies, assuming their interchangeability for analyses may overlook significant variations. The consequences of exposure to trauma are considered more homogenous compared to the events themselves.

Question 6

Brewins study

Answer 6

Predictors slightly different, pattern is roughly the same.

Strongest predictors are during and right after trauma:
- trauma severity
- Lack of social support.
- Life stress

Factors less likely to change, eg age, education etc. have smaller effect sizes

Question 7

Predictors in children

Answer 7

Again slightly similar but slightly mixed

Posttrauma and subjective measures were measured as strongest effect sizes.