Citation

Maguen S, Papa A, Litz BT. Anxiety Stress Coping 2008; 21(1): 15-35.

Affiliation

San Francisco VA Medical Center, University of California at San Francisco, CA, USA. shira.maguen@va.gov

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10615800701652777

PMID

18027122

Abstract

Terrorism creates a ripple of fear and uncertainty. Although most individuals are resilient and recover over time, a minority remains functionally and psychologically impaired. In this paper, we examine research on coping strategies employed in the aftermath of terrorist events, theories and empirical findings related to appraisal processes that influence individuals' primary attributions of risk, and normative processes that shape secondary appraisals, which predict specific coping behaviors. We also describe individual diatheses and factors promoting resilience that may influence coping and functioning in the face of terrorism. Finally, we offer suggestions for future research.

Language: en