e systemic timedependent approach to an assessment of psychological implications of combat stress
https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2014-0-4-79-90
Abstract
The results of research of psychological consequences of combat stress are presented for 108 officers from special mobile detachment in the early and remote period after returning to civilian life. In 1 year after battle actions, constructive emotional and behavioral reactions, the lack of post-traumatic disorders were revealed in 62 % of surveyed. They are functional, optimistic, determined, courageous, demonstrate rational and constructive behavior, ability to successfully fulfill battle tasks. Two years later, survey-test revealed protective and adaptive type of personality changes, active affective and behavioral reactions, certain defensive-adaptive type of personality changes was revealed in 21.3 % of combatants, with active emotional and behavioral response and prenosological signes of post-traumatic stress disorder. They are characterized with impulsiveness, individualistic judgement, tough-mindedness, self-sufficiency, emotional indifference, low volitional control of emotions and behavior. The adaptation is achieved through mobilizing body resources, actualization of psychological protective mechanisms. Three years after battle actions, 16.7 % of officers show passive stress reaction, negative nonpathological personality changes, increased level of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. Pessimism, expansiveness, social withdrawal, suspiciousness, constriction, low stress resistance, social passivity and social dependence are inherent to them.
About the Author
J. Y. Strelnikova
SaintPetersburg University of State Fire Service, EMERCOM of Russia
Russian Federation
PhD Psychol. Sci., associate professor, doctoral candidate,
Russian Federation
PhD Psychol. Sci., associate professor, doctoral candidate,
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Strelnikova J.Y. e systemic timedependent approach to an assessment of psychological implications of combat stress. Medicо-Biological and Socio-Psychological Problems of Safety in Emergency Situations. 2014;(4):79-90. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2014-0-4-79-90
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