100596: Effects, Risk Factors, and Psychosocial Resources in Disasters: A Review of the Empirical Literature

About the Course:

Review of empirical literature regarding natural and human-caused disasters. Part I describes findings on the range, magnitude, and duration of effects. Part II addresses risk factors for serious and lasting effects, diferentiated between pre-disaster, within-disaster, and post-disaster factors. Part III focuses on the protection provided by psychological resources, the potential for resource deterioration, and the evidence for resource mobilization in the aftermath of disasters. Three brief articles published by the National Center for PTSD. 15 pages of text.

Publication Date:

2002

Author

National Center for PTSD

About the Authors:

Prepared by: Fran H. Norris, Georgia State University, with the assistance of Christopher M. Byrne and Eolia Diaz, Georgia State University, and Krzysztof Kaniasty, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other human services and behavioral health professionals who seek knowledge about Effects, Risk Factors, and Psychosocial Resources in Disasters. It is appropriate for participants with intermediate to advanced levels of knowledge about the topic. Note: The exam questions are for this course article, although you are also encouraged to read the 2005 update link located within the article.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify psychological and social resources in the aftermath of a natural or human-caused disaster.

2. Become knowledgeable about pre-disaster, within-disaster, and post-disaster risk factors in natural and human-caused disasters.

3. Become knowledgeable about the magnitude of effects following a natural or human-caused disaster.