| dc.description.abstract | Disasters are considered sudden and catastrophic events that impact directly and
indirectly exposed victims. Despite this, some subjects do not adapt to the new reality and
can trigger emotional symptoms corresponding to the post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), depression, anxiety and stress. To deal with the situation, people use coping
strategies, considered as cognitive and behavioral resources. However, it is understood
that coping strategies and sociodemographic variables are configured as moderators of
psychological responses. To increase this knowledge, two quantitative articles were
carried out. The first one verified a predictive relationship of the sociodemographic
characteristics on the emotional symptoms corresponding to the post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and stress. The second evaluated the predictive
relationship between coping strategies and emotional symptoms. The sample was
composed of 194 victims, involved in the aerial disaster with the Chapecoense Football
Association. The instruments used were: Sociodemographic Data Questionnaire, Coping
Strategies Inventory, Stress Scale Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Depression
Anxiety and Stress Scale. Overall, the results indicated that most participants did not
present PTSD symptoms and exhibited normal symptoms of depression, anxiety, and
stress. It was also identified that the individual variables - female sex and direct relation
with the tragedy - added the odds ratios in developing psychological problems. In
addition, the coping strategies, especially those focused on emotion, presented a
predictive relationship with the evaluated symptoms. The studies allowed important
reflections on personal factors and coping resources, since these aspects may contribute
to or hinder the coping process. Information is expected to improve psychotherapeutic
interventions, providing better recovery during and after trauma of people exposed to
similar situations. | en |
