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Cumulative Trauma, Personal and Social Resources, and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms Among Income-assisted Single Mothers
Journal of Family Violence
  • Joan A. Samuels-Dennis, York University
  • Marilyn Ford-Gilboe, The University of Western Ontario
  • Piotr Wilk, The University of Western Ontario
  • William R. Avison, The University of Western Ontario
  • Susan Ray, The University of Western Ontario
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
URL with Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10896-010-9323-7
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Abstract

Data from 247 single mothers were used to partially validate a theoretical model that highlights the process through which post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops among women. Structural equation modeling was used to assess the direct and indirect relationship between cumulative trauma (CT) and mothers’ PTSD symptom severity. Additionally, we examined the meditational role played by mothers’ strains and resources and the moderating role played by mothers’ residence in an intersectionally advantaged versus disadvantaged neighborhood. A good fit was found between the hypothesized model and data. Mothers’ strains and personal resources played a significant mediating role in the relationship between CT and PTSD symptom severity. Neighborhood of residence did not moderate the CT-PTSD process. Implication for practice and treatment are discussed.

Citation Information
Joan A. Samuels-Dennis, Marilyn Ford-Gilboe, Piotr Wilk, William R. Avison, et al.. "Cumulative Trauma, Personal and Social Resources, and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms Among Income-assisted Single Mothers" Journal of Family Violence Vol. 25 Iss. 6 (2010) p. 603 - 617
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/marilyn-ford-gilboe/3/