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Self-control and executive function in posttraumatic stress disorder

Walter, Kristen H.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1276474763

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2010, PHD, Kent State University, College of Arts and Sciences / Department of Psychological Sciences.
The current project consisted of two investigations to determine if self-control predicts post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and to what extent this relationship changes over the course of treatment for PTSD. Study 1 explored the predictive value of self-control for PTSD symptoms in a sample of 65 inner-city women. The study also explored the reverse relationship to determine if PTSD symptoms predicted future levels of self-control. Results revealed that baseline levels of self-control predicted subsequent PTSD symptoms, as individuals with greater self-control may better manage their PTSD symptoms. However, PTSD symptoms at baseline did not predict subsequent levels of self-control. Study 2 elaborated on this notion by examining whether executive function, which includes abilities important for self-control, changes over the course of PTSD treatment in women. Results showed that PTSD symptoms and performance on a measure of executive function improved after receiving trauma-focused treatment. Although self-control did not change following treatment, it was related to a measure of executive function. These two studies contribute to the literature as little is known about the association among self-control, executive function, and PTSD.
John Gunstad, PhD (Advisor)
Douglas Delahanty, PhD (Committee Member)
Jeffrey Ciesla, PhD (Committee Member)
Richard Serpe, PhD (Committee Member)
Claire Draucker, PhD (Committee Member)
79 p.
Psychology
posttraumatic stress disorder; executive function; self-control

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  • Walter, K. H. (2010). Self-control and executive function in posttraumatic stress disorder [Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1276474763

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Walter, Kristen. Self-control and executive function in posttraumatic stress disorder. 2010. Kent State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1276474763.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Walter, Kristen. "Self-control and executive function in posttraumatic stress disorder." Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1276474763

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