The relationship between interpersonal perception and post-traumatic stress disorder-related functional impairment: a social relations model analysis

Authors: P. Niels Christensen; Sharon Cohan; Murray Stein

Source: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Volume 33, Number 3, September 2004 , pp. 151-160(10)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

This study used Kenny's social relations model to examine the relationship between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-related impairment and interpersonal perceptions. Participants were 124 students who had previously completed the Post-traumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale as part of a larger study. After engaging in brief dyadic conversations with 3 other students, participants recorded perceptions of personality traits for themselves, their interaction partners and how they believed their partners saw them (metaperceptions). Results indicated that those with more severe post-traumatic stress disorder-related impairment saw themselves negatively and believed their interaction partners also viewed them negatively. However, these individuals were not seen differently by others, except that they were rated as less dependable. Our findings suggest that post-traumatic stress disorder is associated with negative beliefs about the self that may influence self-esteem and interpersonal relationships.

Keywords: post-traumatic stress disorder; interpersonal perception; social functioning; impairment; relationships

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16506070410026417

Publication date: 2004-09-01

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