Trauma, alienation appraisals and psychological well-being
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring the relationship between trauma, alienation appraisals and psychological well-being.
IRAS ID
237099
Contact name
Donncha Hanna
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 28 days
Research summary
Recent research has shown that appraisals following a traumatic event fully mediated the relationship between traumatic events in childhood and adulthood and later symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression in a sample of treatment-seeking adults. Alienation appraisals (feeling disconnected from yourself and others) were the only significant mediator of this relationship. This study aims to explore why alienation appraisals are so important in terms of psychological well-being for those who have experienced trauma. Research suggests that possible factors which may explain this relationship include alexithymia (poor emotional literacy), loneliness and social support. This questionnaire study will recruit a non-clinical student sample of 1st year Psychology undergraduate students at Queen's University Belfast and a clinical sample of treatment-seeking adults receiving treatment for trauma-related distress. Participants will provide informed written consent, all questionnaires will be anonymously coded to maintain confidentiality.
REC name
HSC REC A
REC reference
18/NI/0006
Date of REC Opinion
5 Mar 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion