Influence of Interpersonal Trauma and Positive Peer and Family Interactions on Posttraumatic Stress Among Adolescents and Young Adult Primary Care Patients

Individuals who experience interpersonal trauma are at increased risk of developing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The current study examined whether these effects differed by victim-perpetrator relationships, and tested the Stress-Buffering Hypothesis to determine whether positive peer and family interactions buffered the effects of interpersonal trauma on PTSD symptoms.