NCJ Number
231422
Journal
Aggression and Violent Behavior Volume: 15 Issue: 4 Dated: July/August 2010 Pages: 303-309
Date Published
July 2010
Length
7 pages
Annotation
Several constructs and models are presented to explain the association between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and family relation problems and the empirical literature that supports them.
Abstract
In spite of the continuous wars and political conflicts throughout the world and the compelling evidence establishing as association between (PTSD) and close relationship problems, only limited review and discussion of these issues have been done. In this review article, the authors provide a brief description of PTSD and its manifestation in close relationships, present current concepts and models which explain the association between PTSD and family relations and the empirical literature which supports them, present conjoint/family PTSD treatment efforts, and consider future directions for research in this important area. References (Published Abstract)