APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Malleable (vs. fixed) Beliefs about Resilience Buffer Against Increased Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms (PTSS) for Military Personnel after High-Stress Training
- Michael Andrews
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research - Maria St. Pierre
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research - Julie Merrill
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research - Walter Sowden
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Abstract
Enhancing psychological resilience is important to the military. Thus, identifying factors that influence the efficacy of resiliency training is critical. Here, we demonstrate how implicit beliefs (fixed vs. malleable) about resilience influence the mental health of Soldiers preparing for real-world military operations.
Risk/Resilience
