APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Coping, Stress, and Socioeconomic Status As Predictors of Youth Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms
- Michele Smith
Vanderbilt University - Michelle Reising
Vanderbilt University - Meredith Gruhn
Vanderbilt University - Jennifer Dunbar
Vanderbilt University - Alex Bettis
Vanderbilt University - Kelly Watson
Vanderbilt University - Bruce Compas
Vanderbilt University
Abstract
Low socioeconomic status (SES) and parental depression have been linked with negative outcomes for children and adolescents, including increased stress and internalizing symptoms. Effective coping strategies may be particularly important for offspring of depressed parents. This study aims to explore coping as a protective factor in this vulnerable population.
Psychopathology
