APS

2023 APS Annual Convention

Filling Gaps in Research on Disaster-Related Traumatization and Growth: Lessons from Catastrophic Category-5 Hurricanes

Friday, May 26, 2023 · Washington, DC

Oral · General

Facing the surging impact of major disasters, trauma psychologists pointed to certain research gaps. This symposium on hurricane studies seeks to address gaps via following modalities: 1) Complex pathways to multifaceted outcomes; 2) Bayesian structural equation modeling (SEM) on prospective research; and 3) In-depth analysis concerning resilience of underserved communities.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Amy AiChair
    FSU
  • Charles FigleyCoChair
    Tulane University
  • Irvin ClarkDiscussant
    FSU PC Campus

Presentations

  1. The Role of Media Use for Coping in Double Outcomes Following a Natural DisasterAuthur Raney
  2. Well-Being Following Hurricane Michael: Complex Pathways Involving Substance Use and Character Strengths Amy Ai
  3. Bayesian Structural Equation Models on Pathways to Depression and PTSD in the Follow-up of Hurricane VolunteersWenyi Li
  4. Psychosocial and Physical Challenges of Hurricane: Implications for Resilience in the Black CommunitySabrina Dickey